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Test Bank for Lewis's
Medical-Surgical Nursing
12th Edition – Questions &
Answers
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Nursing Process
A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health care
needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
The use of the best research-based evidence combined with clinician
expertise and consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase
To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and problems.
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Evaluation Phase
To determine if interventions have been effective in meeting patient
outcomes.
Admission Database
A collection of information used to develop a plan of care and discharge
goals with patient input.
Patient Care
Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
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Clinical Judgment
Part of EBP, incorporating current research and research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes
Results that are evaluated to determine the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
Hypovolemia
A condition characterized by a deficiency in the amount of blood volume in
the body.
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Test Bank for Lewis's
Medical-Surgical Nursing
12th Edition – Questions &
Answers
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Nursing Process
A problem-solving tool used to identify and manage patients' health care
needs.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
The use of the best research-based evidence combined with clinician
expertise and consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase
To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and problems.
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Evaluation Phase
To determine if interventions have been effective in meeting patient
outcomes.
Admission Database
A collection of information used to develop a plan of care and discharge
goals with patient input.
Patient Care
Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
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Clinical Judgment
Part of EBP, incorporating current research and research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes
Results that are evaluated to determine the effectiveness of nursing
interventions.
Hypovolemia
A condition characterized by a deficiency in the amount of blood volume in
the body.
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