Which step involves selecting nursing interventions to address diagnosed problems?

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

Answer: (C)

Selecting nursing interventions to address diagnosed problems occurs during the planning phase. After you identify the patient’s problems from the assessment data and nursing diagnoses, planning translates those into a concrete care plan by choosing specific actions, or interventions, aimed at achieving the desired outcomes. This step incorporates evidence-based practices, patient preferences, safety considerations, and available resources, and it sets measurable goals with a clear timeline. Planning sits between diagnosis and implementation, and before evaluation, which looks at whether the goals were met and whether the plan needs adjustment.