Planning is derived from which source?

• A. The physician's orders
• B. The patient's appointment schedule
• C. The problem statement and client response
• D. The facility's budget

Answer: (C)

Planning in care coordination grows from the actual problems identified during assessment and how the client responds to current care. After gathering information, you state the specific problems (nursing diagnoses or problem statements) and observe how the client reacts to interventions. The plan then sets goals and concrete actions tailored to those problems and responses, making it patient-centered and targeted. Physician orders guide what you implement, but the plan itself is built on the problems and the client's responses, not on schedules or budgets. The appointment schedule and the facility’s budget don’t establish what needs planning; they influence logistics or resources, not the core plan.