NR 222 FINAL EXAM 1 - Chamberlain College of Nursing

NURSING ASSESSMENT - 1. Assess 2. Diagnose 3. Plan 4. Implement 5. Evaluate CRITICAL THINKING AND THE NURSING ASSESSMENT - - Gather as much information as possible. The collection, review, and analysis of data make up the process of assessment - 2 Stages: 1. Collection of information from a primary source or secondary source 2. The interpretation and validation of data determine whether more data is needed or if data is complete (3) TYPES OF ASSESSMENT - 1. Patient- centered interview (conducted during nursing history) 2. Periodic Assessments (conducted during ongoing contact with patients) 3. Physical Examination (conducted during a nursing history and at any time a patient presents a symptom) ASSESSMENT DATA SOURCES - - Patient - Family caregivers and significant others - Health care team - Medical records - Other records and scientific literature - Nurse's experience NURSE- PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IN