What action best matches the evaluation phase of the nursing process? Group of answer choices a. Counting the apical pulse before giving a dose of the medication b.  Teaching the client about their cardiac medication c.Developing an outcome that the heart rate will be between 60-100 after giving the medication d. Counting the apical pulse and checking the blood pressure after giving the dose of medication e. Identifying "Decreased Cardiac Output" as a client problem

The nursing process is a systematic approach that nurses use to provide patient-centered care.

It consists of five phases: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Each phase has specific actions associated with it to ensure comprehensive care delivery. 

Evaluation Phase:

Determining if Goals are Met
- The evaluation step is the final phase of the nursing process.
- It occurs after the interventions to determine if the objectives have been fulfilled.

Comparing Actual and Expected Outcomes
- The nurse will decide how to assess the achievement of the goals and treatments during the evaluation phase.
- The nurse will also compare the actual outcomes with the expected outcomes and identify any factors that may have influenced the results.

Modifying the Nursing Care Plan
- The evaluation phase helps the nurse to determine if the nursing care plan is effective or if it needs to be modified or discontinued.