nurse process class 1. chapter 4

The nursing process component that gathers subjective data from the patient is

assessment

Critical thinking is best described as

reasoning

The first step to solving a problem is

define the problem

A drawing to illustrate the relationships between ideas is known as a 

concept map

define the nursing process

the way of thinking and acting based of the scientific method

identifies patients problems & method to meed their needs

the 5 components of the nursing process

Assessment.

Diagnosis.

Planning.

Implementation.

Evaluation

care plan 

involves nurse, patient, family, other health team

patient input during planning stage leads to greater success is coordination 

RN is officially responsible 

assessment 

first thing 

gathering, organizing, documenting data 

poor vs smart written outcome goal

poor: client will walk without dizziness

smart: client will demonstrate improved activity tolerance as evidenced by walking 20 feet without dizziness by day 3 of hospitalization

implementation 

carrying out nursing interventions prioritized during the planning process

ABCs or other priority 

some interventions done by other members of health care team 

vitals, showering, etc can be delegated (shared tasks w other members)

no delegating, RNs only

IV Push. iv piggy back varies

blood transfusion and blood products

central line drugs: chemo, TPN

if delegate vital signs to CNA, make sure to tell them

if there are any restrictions or anything to be cautious of