A nurse is assisting with an in-service to a group of newly licensed nurses about the definition of nursing developed by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A. The planning step involves setting goals and determining appropriate interventions to achieve desired outcomes for the client. During this phase, the nurse collaborates with the healthcare team, including
the RN, to establish measurable and realistic goals tailored to the client’s needs.
B. This step refers to the execution of the planned interventions. It involves carrying out the nursing actions and strategies that were developed during the planning phase. While important, implementation is not the stage where goals are formulated.
C. Evaluation is the step where the nurse assesses the effectiveness of the interventions and whether the goals have been met. This phase involves reviewing the client’s progress and determining if adjustments are needed for the care plan. Formulating goals occurs prior to this step.
D. This step is part of the assessment phase, where the nurse gathers information about the client’s health status, history, and needs. While data collection is essential for informing the planning process, it does not involve the formulation of goals.

A. During this time, the person may be infected but does not exhibit any symptoms. Since the client is already experiencing symptoms (sneezing, productive cough, muscle aches, headache, and fever), they are not in the incubation stage.
B. This stage occurs after the acute phase of an infection when the symptoms begin to subside, and the individual starts to recover. The client is still exhibiting significant symptoms, so this stage does not apply.
C. This is the stage of an infection where the individual experiences the most severe symptoms. The
client’s symptoms, including sneezing, cough, muscle aches, headache, and fever, indicate that they are
likely in this stage, as these signs point to a full-blown illness.
D. The prodromal stage is the period following the incubation stage, where the first signs and symptoms appear but are not yet specific or severe. Symptoms can be vague and may include mild aches or fatigue. Since the client is presenting with significant symptoms, they are beyond the prodromal stage.