ADPIE expands to five steps. Which option lists them in the standard order?

• A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
• B. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Evaluation, Implementation
• C. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
• D. Assessment, Analysis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

Answer: (C)

Understanding the nursing process ADPIE shows how patient care is organized from data to care evaluation. The order is Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation. Start by gathering and interpreting complete data about the patient (Assessment). Then identify problems or potential problems that nursing can address based on that data (Diagnosis). Next, set specific, measurable goals and choose appropriate actions (Planning). Put the plan into action (Implementation). Finally, review the patient’s response to the care provided and determine whether goals were met, adjusting the plan as needed (Evaluation). The sequence that mirrors this flow—Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation—follows the logical progression from data collection to action to outcome assessment, making it the correct choice. Other options mix in terms like Analysis or swap steps, which do not align with the standard order.