What five-part decision-making system includes assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation?

• A. Nursing process
• B. Assessment
• C. Planning
• D. Evaluation

Answer: (C)

The nursing process is the organized framework used to deliver patient care. It is a five-part cycle: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Each step guides what to do next and creates a loop to refine care based on how the patient responds. Because the question describes a system that includes all five components, the label that fits best is the nursing process. The other terms refer to individual stages of this cycle—data collection (assessment), setting goals and actions (planning), and measuring outcomes (evaluation)—but none alone captures the full five-step method.