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FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE THE NURSING PROCESS Understand all steps in nursing process and be able to apply to all systems listed below in the system sections a. Assessment  Assessing the patient for subjective and objective data b. Diagnoses  Nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment c. Planning  Plan for how to care for the patient based upon the nursing diagnosis d. Implementation  Implementing the patient’s care plan e. Evaluation  Monitor patient to see if i...

Chapter 05: Introduction to the Nursing Process Answer Key for Review Questions 1. What is the purpose of the nursing process? a. a. Providing patient-centered care b. b. Identifying members of the health care team c. c. Organizing the ways nurses think about patient care d. d. Facilitating communication among members of the health care team Answer: c The nursing process is the methodology used to “think like a nurse.” Providing patient-centered care and enhancing communication amon...