<Li> Implementation <Dl> <Dd> The implementing phase is where the nurse follows through on the decided plan of action . This plan is specific to each patient and focuses on achievable outcomes . Actions involved in a nursing care plan include monitoring the patient for signs of change or improvement, directly caring for the patient or performing necessary medical tasks, educating and instructing the patient about further health management, and referring or contacting the patient for a follow - up . Implementation can take place over the course of hours, days, weeks, or even months . </Dd> </Dl> </Li> <Dl> <Dd> The implementing phase is where the nurse follows through on the decided plan of action . This plan is specific to each patient and focuses on achievable outcomes . Actions involved in a nursing care plan include monitoring the patient for signs of change or improvement, directly caring for the patient or performing necessary medical tasks, educating and instructing the patient about further health management, and referring or contacting the patient for a follow - up . Implementation can take place over the course of hours, days, weeks, or even months . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> The implementing phase is where the nurse follows through on the decided plan of action . This plan is specific to each patient and focuses on achievable outcomes . Actions involved in a nursing care plan include monitoring the patient for signs of change or improvement, directly caring for the patient or performing necessary medical tasks, educating and instructing the patient about further health management, and referring or contacting the patient for a follow - up . Implementation can take place over the course of hours, days, weeks, or even months . </Dd> <Li> Evaluation <Dl> <Dd> Once all nursing intervention actions have taken place, the nurse completes an evaluation to determine if the goals for patient wellness have been met . The possible patient outcomes are generally described under three terms: patient; s condition improved, patient's condition stabilised, and patient's condition deteriorated . In the event where the condition of the patient has shown no improvement, or if the wellness goals were not met, the nursing process begins again from the first step . </Dd> </Dl> </Li>

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