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Assessment is the initial step involving data collection through observation, interviews, and physical examination. It identifies patient needs but does not involve comparing outcomes to goals. It precedes goal setting and outcome measurement.

Planning involves setting measurable goals and selecting appropriate interventions based on the nursing diagnosis. While goals are established here, there is no comparison to outcomes. It prepares for evaluation but is not the evaluative step itself.

Implementation is the execution of the care plan, where interventions are carried out. It does not involve analyzing outcomes or comparing them to goals. It precedes evaluation and focuses on action rather than analysis.

Asking about family history of diabetes is part of a general health or prenatal risk assessment. It does not pertain to immediate postpartum recovery or complications.

Reviewing prenatal nutrition relates to antenatal care and long-term maternal health, not the acute postpartum phase. It does not assess current physiologic status.

Assessing community resources is part of discharge planning and psychosocial evaluation. It supports long-term outcomes but is not a focused physiologic assessment.

Poor time management implies disorganization or inefficiency. In this case, the nurse intentionally delays for a valid clinical reason, not due to lack of planning or oversight.

Patient neglect involves failure to meet essential needs or abandonment. Supporting breastfeeding is a core maternal need; delaying RhoGAM does not constitute neglect.

Ignoring medical orders implies refusal or omission. The nurse plans to administer RhoGAM within the safe window, not disregarding the order but sequencing care appropriately.

Assessment is the initial step involving data collection through observation, interviews, and physical examination. It identifies patient needs but does not involve comparing outcomes to goals. It precedes goal setting and outcome measurement.

Planning involves setting measurable goals and selecting appropriate interventions based on the nursing diagnosis. While goals are established here, there is no comparison to outcomes. It prepares for evaluation but is not the evaluative step itself.

Implementation is the execution of the care plan, where interventions are carried out. It does not involve analyzing outcomes or comparing them to goals. It precedes evaluation and focuses on action rather than analysis.

Asking about family history of diabetes is part of a general health or prenatal risk assessment. It does not pertain to immediate postpartum recovery or complications.

Reviewing prenatal nutrition relates to antenatal care and long-term maternal health, not the acute postpartum phase. It does not assess current physiologic status.

Assessing community resources is part of discharge planning and psychosocial evaluation. It supports long-term outcomes but is not a focused physiologic assessment.

Poor time management implies disorganization or inefficiency. In this case, the nurse intentionally delays for a valid clinical reason, not due to lack of planning or oversight.

Patient neglect involves failure to meet essential needs or abandonment. Supporting breastfeeding is a core maternal need; delaying RhoGAM does not constitute neglect.

Ignoring medical orders implies refusal or omission. The nurse plans to administer RhoGAM within the safe window, not disregarding the order but sequencing care appropriately.