Introduction to the Nursing Process | Complete Study Guide with Questions and Answers

This Introduction to the Nursing Process Study Guide offers a thorough overview of the five steps of the nursing process—Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation—along with exam-style questions and correct answers. It highlights how nurses apply critical thinking, clinical judgment, and evidence-based decision-making to patient care. The document explains core concepts such as data collection (primary vs. secondary), holistic assessment, clustering data, prioritizing nursing diagnoses, goal setting, and evaluation of care plans. It also reviews key frameworks from the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP). Ideal for fundamentals of nursing or NCLEX preparation.