A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who lives in subsidized housing and is concerned about being able to afford their medications. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify is affecting the client's health?

A. This organization focuses on health and medicine at a national policy level, conducting research and providing expert advice on health-related issues. While it plays a crucial role in shaping healthcare policy, it is not specifically a nursing organization and may not be the best fit for a nurse seeking to engage specifically with nursing practice.
B. This organization is aimed at nursing students and focuses on their educational experiences, advocacy, and professional development. Once the nurse graduates and becomes a registered nurse, this organization would no longer be relevant to them.
C. The ANA is a professional organization that represents registered nurses and advocates for nursing practice, standards, and rights at a national level. Joining the ANA would allow the nurse to be involved in policy-making, continuing education, and various initiatives that promote the nursing profession and improve healthcare.
D. This organization is primarily focused on nursing education and the improvement of nursing education programs. While it plays an important role in promoting quality nursing education, it may not be the best fit for a registered nurse seeking to engage with broader nursing issues at a national level.

A. The planning step involves setting goals and determining appropriate interventions to achieve desired outcomes for the client. During this phase, the nurse collaborates with the healthcare team, including
the RN, to establish measurable and realistic goals tailored to the client’s needs.
B. This step refers to the execution of the planned interventions. It involves carrying out the nursing actions and strategies that were developed during the planning phase. While important, implementation is not the stage where goals are formulated.
C. Evaluation is the step where the nurse assesses the effectiveness of the interventions and whether the goals have been met. This phase involves reviewing the client’s progress and determining if adjustments are needed for the care plan. Formulating goals occurs prior to this step.
D. This step is part of the assessment phase, where the nurse gathers information about the client’s health status, history, and needs. While data collection is essential for informing the planning process, it does not involve the formulation of goals.