Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is the nursing process?
A dynamic, systematic, goal oriented framework for problem solving
It helps the nurse plan care for the patient while promoting critical thinking
It enhances the quality of decision making and promotes professionalism
Increases patient participation, enhances communication and improves care efficiency
What is the purpose of the nursing process
Unifies, standardises and direct nursing practice Enhances communication An educational tool Increase patient participation in care Promotes continuity of life Facilitates documentation Improved efficiency Promotes critical thinking Gives direction to nursing practice
What does critical thinking involve
Nurse thinks about their own thought and what they say and do as well as what others say and do
It makes them question the appropriateness of their actions, applying nursing standards and seeing how things measure up
Think about alternative ways of handling situations
What is the difference between objective and subjective data
Objective can be seen heard felt or smelt through observation or assessment .
can be measured or tested against an accepted standard
Difference between actual and potential health problems
Actual problem present at time of nursing assessment , clear evidence
Potential , evidence unclear , problem only a possibility
What are the 5 stages of the nursing process ?
Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation
