Professional role and rightsQuestion 1004 of 1700

What does the Assessment step of the nursing process include?

  1. Setting goals for the client’s care
  2. Giving care to the client each shift
  3. Judging the results of care after it is given
  4. Collecting data about the client’s health
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Correct answer: Collecting data about the client’s health

The RN gathers facts about the client’s body, mind, culture, faith, money, and lifestyle.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.4: The Nursing Process

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026