Which action best reflects the intervention phase?

Which action best reflects the intervention phase?

• A. Administer medications or provide teaching
• B. Develop goals
• C. Collect data
• D. Reassess vital signs

Answer: (A)

Intervention (implementation) is about putting the plan into action to carry out the patient’s care. After assessing and planning, the next step is to perform the planned actions. Administering medications or providing teaching are direct actions that execute the care plan, delivering treatment and helping the patient understand and participate in their care. Collecting data is part of assessment, used to determine needs and progress. Developing goals is part of planning, where outcomes are set. Reassessing vital signs is ongoing monitoring that can occur during care but doesn’t itself constitute carrying out the planned interventions.

Intervention (implementation) is about putting the plan into action to carry out the patient’s care. After assessing and planning, the next step is to perform the planned actions. Administering medications or providing teaching are direct actions that execute the care plan, delivering treatment and helping the patient understand and participate in their care. Collecting data is part of assessment, used to determine needs and progress. Developing goals is part of planning, where outcomes are set. Reassessing vital signs is ongoing monitoring that can occur during care but doesn’t itself constitute carrying out the planned interventions.