Which phase focuses on selecting nursing interventions to achieve the desired outcomes?

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

Answer: (A)

The main concept is translating goals into actionable steps by choosing nursing interventions. In the planning phase, you take the identified patient problems and decide which specific actions will help achieve the desired outcomes. This involves selecting evidence-based interventions, outlining the steps to implement them, setting realistic timelines, and considering patient preferences and safety. Planning ties together what needs to be done (the interventions) with the goals you aim to reach, based on data from the assessment and the chosen diagnoses.

Implementation is the doing—carrying out the planned interventions. Evaluation asks whether the outcomes were achieved and whether the plan needs adjustment. Assessment is the information-gathering step that informs all subsequent phases.