NUR110.
NURSING
Nurse wiseman 2026/2027 NURS
, nur 101 lab Exam questions with
correct answers 2026/2027 Edition
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purpose of nursing process
To help the nurse provide goal-directed, client-centered care
why the assessment phase is the most critical phase of the nursing
process
it provides the foundation for the patients' care. collect both
subjective and objective data
how the nurse critically reflects on the assessment data to ensure
accuracy
validation- process where the nurse double-checks and compares data
to make sure it's accurate, complete, and consistent before moving
forward.
subjective data
what the patient/family says
,objective data
what can be measured/observed
When to validate data
1) Subjective/objective data do not agree or make sense
2) Client's statements differ at different times in the interview
3) Data are far outside normal range
4) Factors are present that interfere with accurate measurement
the major components of the four Evidence-based practice screening
and assessment tools
KATZ index
Geriatric Depression Scale
Morse Fall Scale
Braden Scale
, Katz Index of ADL
screening tool used to assess an individual's ability to perform basic
activities of daily living
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
A screening instrument used in clinical settings to assess depression in
older people. It uses a yes and no answer format.
Depression in Older Adults
Depressive symptoms often occur with physical illnesses and
functional disability
Morse Fall Scale (MFS)