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After nursing care for pneumonia with increased work of breathing, the nurse evaluates the client response. Which action best demonstrates evaluation?

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Change the plan before determining whether the finding improved.Schedule reassessment next shift without checking current status.Assume the intervention worked unless the client complains.Reassess the targeted finding, compare it with the expected outcome, and revise the plan if goals are not met.

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D. Reassess the targeted finding, compare it with the expected outcome, and revise the plan if goals are not met.

Why

Evaluation compares current findings with expected outcomes and guides whether the plan continues or changes.

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