Ch. 1 Nursing Process Flashcards
Statements that are time specific and describe generally what is to be accomplished to address a specific nursing diagnosis.
Goal
Implementation or fulfillment of a prescriber’s or caregiver’s prescribed course of treatment or therapeutic plan by a patient.
Compliance
Any preventable adverse drug event involving inappropriate medication use by pt or healthcare provider; may or may not cause harm to pt
Medication error
An informed decision on the part of the patient not to adhere to or follow a therapeutic plan
Noncompliance
Organizational framework for the practice of nursing. Assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning (goals & outcomes), implementation of plan, and evaluation
Nursing process
Description of specific patient behaviors or responses that demonstrate meeting or achieving goals related to each nursing dx.
Outcome criteria
Any healthcare provider licensed by proper regulatory board to prescribe medications.
Prescriber