The nurse has gathered her assessment data and notes several significant changes in the client's health status.The client's weight has increased by 5 lb over the past 24 hours,he is short of breath,and crackles are auscultated at both lung bases.To which step of the Nursing Process should the nurse proceed after organizing these data?
A) Diagnosis
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation

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After gathering and analyzing the assessment data,the nurse should next formulate a nursing diagnosis.The other options are not done until after the problem has been diagnosed.The problem is used to plan goals,which are then used to plan interventions.After implementing the intervention(s),evaluation is done to identify change in health status and determine whether goals have been met. Nursing Process: Diagnosis Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Cognitive

The Nurse Has Gathered Her Assessment Data and Notes Several