Which phase of the nursing process emphasizes planning and selecting interventions?

Which phase of the nursing process emphasizes planning and selecting interventions?

• A. Assessment
• B. Diagnosis
• C. Planning
• D. Implementation

Answer: (C)

In this stage, the focus is on deciding what to do for the patient—setting clear, measurable goals and choosing the specific actions to reach them. Planning involves prioritizing problems, outlining expected outcomes, and selecting evidence-based interventions that will achieve those outcomes. It also considers the patient’s preferences, safety, resources, and how the actions fit with the rest of the care team’s efforts. The data and problem statements gathered earlier guide these choices, so planning turns what you’ve found into a concrete, actionable care plan. After planning comes implementing the plan and then evaluating progress to decide if adjustments are needed.

In this stage, the focus is on deciding what to do for the patient—setting clear, measurable goals and choosing the specific actions to reach them. Planning involves prioritizing problems, outlining expected outcomes, and selecting evidence-based interventions that will achieve those outcomes. It also considers the patient’s preferences, safety, resources, and how the actions fit with the rest of the care team’s efforts. The data and problem statements gathered earlier guide these choices, so planning turns what you’ve found into a concrete, actionable care plan. After planning comes implementing the plan and then evaluating progress to decide if adjustments are needed.