How this exercise works
Drag each nursing statement into Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, or Evaluation. Only one phase fits each statement — look for data vs. action cues.
Fundamental concept
How systematic ADPIE thinking supports safe practical nursing care, aligned with HHS quality initiatives.
Read: The Nursing Process: Assessment Through Evaluation →Scenario
A client is 8 hours post–abdominal hysterectomy, reporting incision pain 7/10 and guarding the abdomen.
Nursing statements
Drag each statement into the correct ADPIE phase, or into trash if it does not belong.
Assess pain location, intensity, quality, and effect on deep breathing.
Administer prescribed IV opioid and antiemetic as ordered.
Reassess pain score and sedation level 30 minutes after analgesic.
Inspect incision for redness, drainage, and separation.
Acute pain related to surgical incision and tissue trauma.
Risk for falls related to chronic osteoarthritis.
Client will report pain ≤ 4/10 within 1 hour of intervention.
Trash — not part of the process
0Drop irrelevant statements here
A — Assessment
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D — Diagnosis
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P — Planning
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I — Implementation
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E — Evaluation
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