The client recovered to a greater level that what was previously expec

The client recovered to a greater level that what was previously expected. The staff nurse responsible for the client’s care is following which of the ANA standards of practice?

1. Diagnosis
2. Planning
3. Implementation
4. Evaluation

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Evaluation, Standard 6, evaluates the progress toward attainment of outcomes. Since the progress was recovery in this case, and at a greater level than expectations, the nurse would be evaluating the plan of care. Diagnosis analyzes the assessment data to determine problems. Planning involves prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation consists of coordinating care, teaching, consultation, prescriptive authority, and treatment/evaluation.