PRMC Nursing 115 TEST 2 CH. 16 questions n answers

PRMC Nursing 115 TEST 2 CH. 16 The Nursing Process - correct answer *is the systematic problem-solving method by which nurses individualize care for each patient* It is central to your ability to provide timely and appropriate care to your patients Continuous and dynamic Standard of Practice Five-Step Nursing Process - correct answer 1. Assess 2. Diagnose 3. Plan 4. Implement 5. Evaluate Critical Thinking Approach to Assessment - correct answer *Assessment involves collecting information from the patient and from secondary sources (e.g., family members), along with interpreting and validating the information to form a complete database.* *Two stages of assessment:* Collection and verification of data Analysis of data Developing the Nurse-Patient Relationship for Data Collection - correct answer Sources of data Patient (interview, observation, physical examination)—the best source of information Family and significant others (obtain patient's agreement first) Health care team-(nurse rounding) Medical records