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Terms in this set (65)
2 sources of data primary & 2ndary
3 helpful guides in prioritizing needs 1-Maslow 2- Pt preference what does the pt think is important 3-Anticipation or future
problems
actual dx Represents a problem that has been validated by the
presence of defining characteristics (signs and
symptoms).
clustering of data often contains defining characteristics which are specific assessment findings that support a
nursing diagnosis.
collect the data then BLANK the data VALIDATE
‐Confirm and verify the information.
‐ Keep it free from errors, bias, or misinterpretation.
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components of a correctly written goal include expected outcomes or
measurable criteria to evaluate the achievement of the goal.
Data is 1,2,3 collected, validated, then clustered
define a goal " a broad statement that describes the desired change in a client's condition or
behavior."
Define the nursing process a systematic problem solving approach toward providing individualized nursing care.
during the clustering of data what is used critical thinking is used to analyze and synthesize the information that is
collected. The data is then put into specific clusters that describe a specific client
problem.
Emergency assessment Performed to identify a life‐threatening problem (choking, stab wound, heart attack).
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Terms in this set (65)
2 sources of data primary & 2ndary
3 helpful guides in prioritizing needs 1-Maslow 2- Pt preference what does the pt think is important 3-Anticipation or future
problems
actual dx Represents a problem that has been validated by the
presence of defining characteristics (signs and
symptoms).
clustering of data often contains defining characteristics which are specific assessment findings that support a
nursing diagnosis.
collect the data then BLANK the data VALIDATE
‐Confirm and verify the information.
‐ Keep it free from errors, bias, or misinterpretation.
Nursing Process Page 1 of 12
, Nursing Process 2/5/2026
components of a correctly written goal include expected outcomes or
measurable criteria to evaluate the achievement of the goal.
Data is 1,2,3 collected, validated, then clustered
define a goal " a broad statement that describes the desired change in a client's condition or
behavior."
Define the nursing process a systematic problem solving approach toward providing individualized nursing care.
during the clustering of data what is used critical thinking is used to analyze and synthesize the information that is
collected. The data is then put into specific clusters that describe a specific client
problem.
Emergency assessment Performed to identify a life‐threatening problem (choking, stab wound, heart attack).
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