NSG 2113 Chapter 14: Chapter 14 Notes Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing
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Chapter 14 (notes based off canadian fundamentals of nursing: evaluation involves two components: examination of condition or situation, then judgement as to whether change has occurred, evaluation is ongoing process. Client behaviors and responses before nursing intervention are compared to behaviors and responses after nursing intervention: positive evaluation: desired outcome shave been met. If desired outcomes have not been met this indicates the nursing intervention was not effective at resolving or minimizing: evaluate high priority diagnosis first. Intent of assessment is to identify any problems that exist. Why was agreement not complete: remember to evaluate whether each aspect reached the outcome, document findings to communicate client"s progress towards expected outcomes, care plan revision: If you meet a goal successfully and patient agrees, discontinue that part of care plan (document so that it is not continued by other nurses) Potter, p. a. , kerr, j. c. , & potter, p. a. (2014).