The nurse reviews a client's care plan.What should the nurse keep in mind when evaluating the outcomes of care?

A) Data are collected after interventions are performed.
B) Data are collected before interventions are performed.
C) Documentation occurs after evaluation is completed.
D) Evaluation involves prioritizing implementation tasks.

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Najwa Mebarak · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Evaluating the outcomes of care involves collecting data after interventions are performed, in order to determine the effectiveness of the interventions and make any necessary adjustments to the client's care plan. Data should not be collected before interventions are performed, as this would not accurately reflect the impact of the interventions on the client's health. Documentation should occur throughout the entire care process, including during evaluation, but it is not the central focus of evaluation. Evaluation does not involve prioritizing implementation tasks, but rather assessing the effectiveness of interventions that have already been implemented.

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