What does the acronym ADPIE stand for in the nursing process?

• A. Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
• B. Assess, Plan, Diagnose, Implement, Evaluate
• C. Acknowledge, Design, Perform, Initiate, Evaluate
• D. Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate

Answer: (D)

ADPIE stands for Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate. It describes the five-step nursing process used to organize care. Start by Assessing the patient to gather comprehensive data. Then Diagnose involves interpreting that data to identify actual or potential nursing problems. Next Plan means setting measurable goals and selecting appropriate interventions, often with the patient’s input. Implement is carrying out those planned actions. Finally, Evaluate checks the patient’s response to care and whether outcomes were met, with adjustments made as needed. The other options either use nonstandard terms or place the steps in a different order, which would disrupt the logical flow from data collection to action and review.