The Nursing Process Flashcards
Nursing Process
framework for nursing action consisting of problem solving steps that help members of the health care team provide effective patient care
Analysis
using data to determine patient need or nursing diagnosis
Assessment
collection of subjective and objective data
Expected Outcome
expected behavior and physical and mental state of the patient after a therapeutic intervention
Implementation
carrying out a plan of action
Independent Nursing Actions
actions that do not require a physician’s order
Initial Assessment
gathering of baseline data
Nursing Diagnosis
description of a patient problem
Objective Data
information obtained through a physical assessment or examination, lab tests, or scans
Ongoing Assessment
continuing assessment activities that proceed from the initial nursing assessment
Planning
design of steps to carry out nursing actions
Subjective Data
information supplied by the patient or family
