Implementation Phase of the Nursing Process

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the implementation phase of the nursing process.

Implementation Phase

The steps involved in carrying out evidence-based nursing actions to help clients achieve health outcomes.

Nursing Intervention

Any treatment based on clinical judgment performed by a nurse to enhance client outcomes.

Direct Care Intervention

A treatment performed through interaction with the client, involving physiologic and psychosocial nursing actions.

Indirect Care Intervention

A treatment performed away from the client but on their behalf, focusing on management and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Five Rights of Delegation

Rights that ensure proper delegation, including Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Directions and Communication, and Right Supervision and Evaluation.

Care Plan Modification

Adjusting nursing interventions based on the patient’s developmental and psychosocial background and responses to previous care.

Patient Reassessment

A process of evaluating the patient before implementing nursing actions to determine necessity and appropriateness.

Therapeutic Touch

A direct care intervention that includes hands-on care aimed at promoting healing and providing support.

Advocacy in Nursing

Protection and promotion of patients' rights and health throughout their care.

Scope of Practice

The boundaries and responsibilities defined for nurses within their profession, ensuring patient safety and legal compliance.