Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th
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Nursing Process A problem-solving tool used to identify and
manage patients' health care needs.
Evidence-Based The use of the best research-based evidence
Practice (EBP) combined with clinician expertise and
consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and
problems.
Evaluation Phase To determine if interventions have been effective
in meeting patient outcomes.
Admission Database A collection of information used to develop a plan
of care and discharge goals with patient input.
Patient Care Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences.
Clinical Judgment Part of EBP, incorporating current research and
, research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes Results that are evaluated to determine the
effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Hypovolemia A condition characterized by a deficiency in the
amount of blood volume in the body.
Balanced Intake and Measurable data showing resolution of the
Output problem of deficient fluid volume.
Patient Goals The desired outcomes that are established in the
clinical problem statement.
Clinical Expertise The knowledge and skills acquired through
experience in patient care.
Nursing Theory A framework that guides nursing practice and
incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of
humans.
Patient Concerns Issues that need to be assessed to choose
appropriate interventions.
Interventions Actions taken by nurses to address patient health
problems.
Data Analysis The process of evaluating patient outcomes,
though not required to use EBP.
Clinical Problem Includes the problem, its causes, and the signs
Statement and symptoms of the problem.
Patient Preferences Considerations that should be included in the
Edition Exam Preparation Complete Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers (100% Correct Answers)
/Already Graded A+
Nursing Process A problem-solving tool used to identify and
manage patients' health care needs.
Evidence-Based The use of the best research-based evidence
Practice (EBP) combined with clinician expertise and
consideration of patient preferences.
Assessment Phase To obtain data to diagnose patient strengths and
problems.
Evaluation Phase To determine if interventions have been effective
in meeting patient outcomes.
Admission Database A collection of information used to develop a plan
of care and discharge goals with patient input.
Patient Care Based on research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences.
Clinical Judgment Part of EBP, incorporating current research and
, research-based guidelines.
Patient Outcomes Results that are evaluated to determine the
effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Hypovolemia A condition characterized by a deficiency in the
amount of blood volume in the body.
Balanced Intake and Measurable data showing resolution of the
Output problem of deficient fluid volume.
Patient Goals The desired outcomes that are established in the
clinical problem statement.
Clinical Expertise The knowledge and skills acquired through
experience in patient care.
Nursing Theory A framework that guides nursing practice and
incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of
humans.
Patient Concerns Issues that need to be assessed to choose
appropriate interventions.
Interventions Actions taken by nurses to address patient health
problems.
Data Analysis The process of evaluating patient outcomes,
though not required to use EBP.
Clinical Problem Includes the problem, its causes, and the signs
Statement and symptoms of the problem.
Patient Preferences Considerations that should be included in the
