Question

question 1
which standard of practice is the nurse performing when applying a cold compress to a patients sprained ankle and instructing the patient to elevate the leg?
diagnosis
evaluation
assessment
implementation

Explanation:

The nurse is taking action (applying a cold compress and instructing to elevate the leg) which is part of implementing care for a sprained - ankle patient. Diagnosis is about identifying the problem, evaluation is checking the effectiveness of interventions, and assessment is gathering data. Here, the action is implementation.

Answer:

Implementation