NURS290 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Etiology, Nanda, Nursing Diagnosis
5 Oct 2017
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Define the nursing process a systematic problem solving approach toward providing individualized nursing care. 1-framework for care to indiv, families, & communities 2-orderly & systematic 3- interdependent 4-provides specific care for the indiv, fam, & comm 5- client centered 6- appropriate for use throughout lifespan 7-used in all settings. 1- initial (or admission assessment) 2- focused assessment 3- emergency assesment. How does the nurse obtain assessment info? past medical hx - family hx - reason for admission - current meds - previous hospitalizations & surgeries - psychosocial assessment - nutrition - complete physical assessment focused assessment. Collects data about a problem that has already been identified. This type of assessment determines whether the problem still exists, or any changes. focused assessment questions. Performed to identify a life threatening problem (choking, stab wound, heart attack). Remember to include your senses: smell, hearing, touch and sight. sign. An objective finding perceived by the examiner ex. (fever, rash, etc. ) symptom.
