The nurse decides to administer tablets of Tylenol instead of the intramuscular Demerol she has previously been providing her orthopedic client.Which step of the nursing process does this address?
A) Assessment
B) Nursing diagnosis
C) Planning
D) Implementation

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Taking appropriate action demonstrates the implementation step of the nursing process.Assessment involves the gathering of data.When formulating a nursing diagnosis,the nurse critically examines and analyzes the data,and identifies the client's response to a problem.The nurse may then determine priorities.Planning involves establishing goals and expected outcomes of care.

The Nurse Decides to Administer Tablets of Tylenol Instead of the Intramuscular