Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Degree) Practice Exam

The 'Act' phase of the nursing process is focused on taking action based on the analysis of data and the outcomes identified in previous phases. Within this framework, the pivotal action is to implement the change identified as necessary for improving patient outcomes. This aligns directly with the choice that states to "Implement the change," as it signifies putting into practice the proposed interventions or strategies derived from the assessment and planning phases.

While adjustments or modifications to the change could occur after an initial implementation, they represent a reflective or evaluative process that occurs later. Collecting and analyzing outcome data and evaluating the effectiveness of the change are also foundational components but belong to more specific phases of the nursing process, focused on measurement and assessment, rather than active implementation. Thus, implementing the change is the core activity of the 'Act' phase, making it the appropriate action within the context of the nursing process.