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, What is the acronym for the nursing process? ADPIE
What is the assessment phase of the nursing process? Systematic and continuous collection, analysis, validation, and communication of
patient data or information.
Characteristics of a nursing assessment Purposeful, prioritized, complete, systematic, factual, and accurate
the professional nurse - committed to client centered care
- Personal attributes
- Learned nursing knowledge
- Blended competencies
- QSEN competencies
what does QSEN stand for? Quality and safety education for nurses
what are the QSEN competencies? 1. Patient-centered care
2. Teamwork and collaboration
3. Evidence-based practice
4. Quality improvement
5. Safety
6. Informatics
what are KSA's knowledge, skills and attitudes
critical thinking - purpose of thinking
- adequacy of nursing knowledge
- potential problems
- helpful resources
- critique of judgment decision
Characteristics of the nursing process systematic, dynamic, interpersonal, outcome oriented, universally applicable in
nursing situations
Client benefits of the nursing process scientifically based, individualized care for client as a whole, collaboration with
nurse, continuity of care, clear and efficient, cost-effective plan for achieving best
results for client
Nurse benefits of the nursing process Professional growth, making a difference and loves of clients, mandated by joint
commission
types of nursing assessments initial, focused, emergency, time-lapsed
Initial comprehensive assessment Perform shortly after admission, establishes baseline for future focused
assessment, establishes priorities for ongoing focused assessments, performed by
RN
What is the purpose of the initial comprehensive establish a complete database for problem identification and care planning
assessment?