ch 16 and 15 Flashcards
1
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cue
A
information you obtain through the use of the senses
2
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inference
A
your judgement or interpretation of cues
3
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subjective data
A
the patient’s verbal descriptions of their health problems
4
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objective data
A
observations or measurements of a pt’s health status
5
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assessment of data
A
continuous interpretation of information
6
Q
interpreting assessment data
A
- determine the presence of abnormal findings
- recognize that further observations are needed to clarify info
- begin to identify health problems
7
Q
data cluster
A
set of signs or symptoms that you group together in a logical way
8
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validation of assessment data
A
done before completing data interpretation
-the comparison of data w another source to determeine data accuracy (clarifies vague or unclear data)
