The nurse participates in a quality assurance program and reviews evaluation data for the previous month. Which of the following does the nurse recognize as an example of process evaluation?
A) A 10% reduction in the number of ventilator-associated pneumonia
B) A 5% increase in the number of nosocomial catheter-related urinary tract infections
C) 40% of all client rooms in the facility are private and equipped with a computer
D) A nursing care plan was developed within the eight hours of admission for 97% of all admissions.

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Process evaluation focuses on the procedures and activities that are performed to achieve desired outcomes. Option D demonstrates process evaluation by evaluating how many nursing care plans were developed within a specific time frame after admission. Options A and B are examples of outcome evaluation, as they examine the results of the care provided. Option C is an example of structure evaluation, as it looks at the physical resources available in the facility.

The Nurse Participates in a Quality Assurance Program and Reviews