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Specialized knowledge such as research,
Nursing as a discipline theories, and philosophical foundations which
are set in place to help guide the
development and the journey of the
profession.
Nursing as a practice The application of knowledge used in a work-
like setting to service people and ensure good
nursing.
Epistemology Branch of philosophy concerned with the
sources of knowledge and truth and the
methods being used to acquire it. Or the ways
in which knowledge is developed.
Borrowed Knowledge Knowledge developed by other disciplines and
adapted in the discipline of nursing, for
example Anatomy or Philosophy.
Received view A worldview that uses observations and
measurement to come to a quantitative,
objective conclusion resulting in only one
truth.
Perceived view A worldview that takes in more qualitative
experiences and perceptions from the
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subjective client report which can result in
many truths.
A form of disciplined questioning that can be used to
pursue thought in many
directions and for many purposes, including: to
Socratic questioning explore complex ideas, to get to the truth of
things, to open up issues and problems, to
uncover assumptions, to analyze concepts, to
distinguish what we know from what we do
not know, to follow out
logical consequences of thought or to control
discussions. Which is used by nurses and
others to foster critical thinking.
University Applicable, Reasons why we study the nursing process
Prevents errors and
increases client
participation,
Communicate
professional image,
Promotes
individualized care
Assessment Diagnosis What is the order of the Nursing process
Planning
Implementation Evaluation
(ADPIE)
Stage of the nursing process that is used to establish a
database of information
Assessment about the client, can be done by talking to the
client, doing a physical assessment, looking at
medical history charts, or anything else to
collect, organize, document, and
communicate data.
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Stage of the nursing process that Identify
client strengths and any health problems that
Diagnosis
can be prevented or resolved by nursing
interventions and collaborative care. This is
done by Analyzing data, identifying health
problems, risks and strengths,
formulate diagnostic statements
Stage of nursing process where you collaborate with
Planning the client and develop a
personal care plan for them you also have to
prioritize problems and diagnoses, formulate
goals, select nursing interventions.
Stage of the nursing process where you assist
the client in meeting the desired goals and
implementation health outcomes. Promote wellness, prevent
illness and disease, restore health, facilitate
coping. Where you also assist the client in
meeting the desired goals and
health outcomes. Promote wellness, prevent
illness and disease, restore health, facilitate
coping.
Stage in nursing process where you determine
Evaluation whether to continue, modify, or terminate the
plan of care. Also where you reflect on if the
care plan and nursing interventions were
successful in order to better your future
care.
Assumptions factual statements concepts accepted as truths
and represent values, beliefs or goals - taken
for granted statements that are generally
accepted as true.
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