Question

5. In the nursing process, outcomes are set before the nurse plans and implements care. Why? (typed please)

Answer 1

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In the nursing process, outcomes are set before the nurse plans and implements care as based on the assessment and diagnosis, the nurse should set measurable and achievable short- and long-range goals for a patient for example; moving from bed to chair at least three times per day; maintaining adequate nutrition by eating smaller, more frequent meals; resolving conflict through counseling, or managing pain through adequate medication. After this, the assessment data, diagnosis, and goals are written in the patient’s care plan so that nurses and other health professionals have access to it. Thus the outcomes are set for developing goals that can be achieved in implementation and later evaluated.