Throughout the nursing process communication is used. During the evalu

Throughout the nursing process communication is used. During the evaluation phase, communi-cation is specifically used by the nurse to:

1. Delegate activities to other staff members
2. Validate the client’s health and wellness needs
3. Acquire both verbal and nonverbal client feedback
4. Document expected outcomes and planned interventions

ANSWER

ANS: 3
The nurse and client determine whether the plan of care has been successful by evaluating the client communication outcomes established during planning. This process involves acquiring ver-bal and nonverbal feedback. Delegation is not the purpose of communication in the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Delegation is more likely to be used in the implementation phase of the nursing process. Validation of the client’s needs is not why the nurse specifically uses com-munication in the evaluation phase of the nursing process. Validation of the client’s needs is of-ten determined when data are gathered during the assessment phase of the nursing process. Documenting expected outcomes and planned interventions is part of the planning phase of the nursing process, not the evaluation phase.