“The nursing process is a systematic method that directs the nurse” through various steps in caring for patients (Taylor, 2011). The nursing process has five parts consisting of assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. These parts are not always as separate as they may seem. Sometimes some of the various parts are done simultaneously. All the parts work as a unit to strive to bring the patient to the healthiest state for that patient. The nursing process is based on a loop, one step builds on the previous one until the last step (evaluation) where the process is either deemed successful or revised.
The first step in the nursing process is assessment. During this step the nurse collects the data from the patient if possible, …show more content…
The direct nursing interventions involve direct care of the patient whether it be physically assisting the patient or counseling the patient. The indirect nursing interventions involve care for the patient but not with the patient; in other words, on behalf of the patient such as managing the patient care or collaborating with other healthcare givers. The Nursing Interventions Classification project describes these as “any treatment based upon clinical judgement and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient/client outcomes” (Taylor, …show more content…
This is the step where it is determined if the goal(s) that were set have been met. If the goals are met then the cycle is complete. An example would be if the goal was that the patient understood a healthy eating plan and exercise due to diabetes; the goal is met if the patient can give examples of each and demonstrate by following through. If the goals were not met then the plan is revised and new or different steps are implemented so that the goal can be obtained. An example, with the same patient, would be if the patient advised the nurse that it does not matter what they eat or if they exercise because there are medications that can control the diabetes. At this point the nurse will need to do more teaching so that the patient understands the importance of diet and exercise in regards to diabetes. Ultimately, evaluation will be the last step whether the goal(s) is met or
The first step in the nursing process is assessment. During this step the nurse collects the data from the patient if possible, …show more content…
The direct nursing interventions involve direct care of the patient whether it be physically assisting the patient or counseling the patient. The indirect nursing interventions involve care for the patient but not with the patient; in other words, on behalf of the patient such as managing the patient care or collaborating with other healthcare givers. The Nursing Interventions Classification project describes these as “any treatment based upon clinical judgement and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient/client outcomes” (Taylor, …show more content…
This is the step where it is determined if the goal(s) that were set have been met. If the goals are met then the cycle is complete. An example would be if the goal was that the patient understood a healthy eating plan and exercise due to diabetes; the goal is met if the patient can give examples of each and demonstrate by following through. If the goals were not met then the plan is revised and new or different steps are implemented so that the goal can be obtained. An example, with the same patient, would be if the patient advised the nurse that it does not matter what they eat or if they exercise because there are medications that can control the diabetes. At this point the nurse will need to do more teaching so that the patient understands the importance of diet and exercise in regards to diabetes. Ultimately, evaluation will be the last step whether the goal(s) is met or