The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?

A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Planning
D) Implementation

In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. During assessment, the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues. During implementation, the registered nurse implements (carries out) the identified plan.