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subjective and objective data on a patientto collect and examine info to get facts to determine pt health status and strengths and weaknesses
nursing process
assessment upon admission
initial assessment (head to toe)
assessing specific problem identified
focused assessmenet
physiplogic or psychologic crisis (ER)
emergency asssement
compare to baseline assessment
time-lapsed assessment
the primary source of data is
the patient
the secondary source of data is
family, patient record, med history, labs
determining the pt current respoonses, ability to manage care, immediate environement and safety
observation PART 1
In the second part of nursing process you have the ___________
interview
the 4 skills to assessment are
insepction (eyes)
ausculation (Ears)
palpation (touch)
percussion
a goal of data validation is to prevent
error, bias, misrepressentation
when do you verify?
when there is discrepency between what person is saying and what nurse is observing

when data LACKS objectivity!
information one aquires through observation using the 5 senses is called
CUE

ex) elevated BP
NURSES Judgement or interpretation of cues is called
INFERENCE

Ex) why is bp up!
You must establish __________ and cluster data... more than 1 nursing diagnosis means you must establish this.
PRIORITY!
enter intiital database into computer or record in ink same day patient is admitted.

summarize obj and subj data in concise, comprehensive, easily retreivable manner
use good grammer, standard med anbbreviations

whenever possible, use pts own words.

avoid non specific terms.

YOU MUST COMMUNICATE ABNORMAL RESULTS AND WHAT YOU DID WITH THEM
when assessment phase is complete and date collection is complete, the next phase of the nursing process is_________
DIAGNOSIS
Purposes of the DIAGNOSING step are
ID how an individual responds to actual or potential health and life processes.

ID factosr controible to or cause health problems

ID resources or strengths the individual can draw on to prevent or resolve problems
a coniditon that needs intervention to prevent or resolve disease or promote well being is called a
health problem
an ACTUAL or POTENTIAL health problem that can be prevented or reslolved by indepdnant nursing interventions.

same as patient problem
nursing diagnosis
what you see present at the time you do your assessment

"pt is fatigued"
ACTUAL problem
At Risk for ..... ex) bed sores
POTENTIAL problem
the only two problems a nurse can act on is ...
ACTUAL / AT RISK (potential)
a problem that needs more data to see if actual or at risk for a problem is known as a
POSSIBLE problem
labels or patint problems to select intervention is given by
NANDA
north american nursing dx assoc
what describes problems for which the physician directs primary treatment

identify diseaess - remain the same for as long as disease is present - based on evaluation of physical symptoms, history, test, procedures
medical diagnosis
what describes pt problems nurses can treat indeopendantly

focuses on unhealthy response to health and illness. problems terated within scope of nurse practice.

changes day to day as patients responds to change.
RN diagnosis
managed by using physician prescribed and nursing prescribed interventions
collaborative problems
certain physiological complications that nurses monitor to detect a change in status, managed by physician, prescribed by MD and RN
Collborative problems
FOUR STEPS OF DATA INTERPRETATION
1- Recognize significant data (CUES) compare to standards

2- recognize patterns or clusters

3. ID strenghts and problems by the RN

4- reach conclusion
What type of problem needs MORE DATA
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
What type of problem is "at risk for"
POTENTIAL PROBLEM
A predicted event that the nurse already has proven info for, not necessary to collect data, just react. is called a
SYNDROME
3 MOST IMPORTANT TYPES OF NURSING DIAGNOSES
ACTUAL - saw prob
@ RISK - saw pt, id risk
POSSIBLE - neeed more info
3 PARTS OF WRITING RN DIAGNOSIS
1 - PROBLEM
2- CAUSE/ETIOLOGY
3- AS MANIFESTED BY (subjective/objective data)
2 PART EXAMPLE
CONSTIPATION (PROB)
RELATED TO INADEQUATEINTAKE OF HIGH FIBER FOODS (ETIOLOGY)
3 PART EXAMPLE
CONSTIPATION (PROB)
RELATED TO INADEQUATEINTAKE OF HIGH FIBER FOODS (ETIOLOGY)
AS MANIFESTED BY ABDOMINAL PAIN AND INABILITY TO HAVE A BM SINCE SURGERY (DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS)
COMMON SOURCES OF ERROR IN DIAGNOSING
premature diagnosis based on incomplete database

failure to tailor data to pt

ommission
UNIVERSAL BENEFIT OF RN DIAGNOSES
individualized pt care
defining domain of rn to healthcare administrators, legislators

seeking funding for nursing reimbursement

facilate communication among rn and other hc members

help nurse focus on independant rn actions
step 1 - cluster data
step 2 - problem? possible? actual
step 3 - write diagnosis
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goal of PLANNING
to communicate prescribed interventions and establish pt goals
and pt outcomes.

select evidenced based RN intervention
Expected conclusion to a PT problem is known as
outcome
refers to meausrable criteria to see if goal is met
expected outcome
WHAT STEP DO YOU WRITE A PLAN OF CARE FOR ?
PLANNING
stage of planning by the nurse who performs the nursing history and assessment

addresses each prob listed in the prioritized nursing diagnosis

ID appropriate pt goals and related rn care
INITIAL PLANNING
carried out by any nurse interacting w/ patient...keeps plan up to date...states rn diagnosis more clearly...ID nursing interventions and goals and establishes new diagnosis
ONGOING PLANNING
carried out by the nurse who worked most closely with patient, BEGINS WHEN THE PT IS ADMITTED TO TREATMENT...uses teaching and counseling skills to sensure home-care behaviors performed competently.
DISCHARGE PLANNING
greatest threat to pt well being is the highest _______
priority
non threatening diagnoses are _______ priority
mediumj
diagnose not specifically related to current problem is_________ priority
low
3 ways to help with PRIORITIZING
MASLOWS HIERARCHY (291)

PT PREFERENCE

ANTICIAPTION OF FUTURE PROBLEMS
3 ways to help with PRIORITIZING
MASLOWS HIERARCHY (291)

PT PREFERENCE

ANTICIAPTION OF FUTURE PROBLEMS
requires a longer period to be achieved and may be used as discharge goals
long term outcomes/goals
requires a longer period to be achieved and may be used as discharge goals
long term outcomes/goals
may be accomplished in specific period of time, steppeing stone to long term goal
short term goal outcome
may be accomplished in specific period of time, steppeing stone to long term goal
short term goal outcome
a category of outcome describing increase in pt knowledge
COGNITIVE
a category of outcome describing increase in pt knowledge
COGNITIVE
a categry of outcome describing through physical action, new skills
PSYCHOMOTOR
a categry of outcome describing through physical action, new skills
PSYCHOMOTOR
a category of outcome describing chagnes in patient values, beliefs attitudes
AFFECTIVE
a category of outcome describing chagnes in patient values, beliefs attitudes
AFFECTIVE
a category of outcome describing physucal change in pt
PHYSIOLOGIC
a patient that can verbaklize info is in the cognitive category

a pt that can give himself insulin is in the
PSYCHOMOTOR
a category of outcome describing physucal change in pt
PHYSIOLOGIC
a patient that can verbaklize info is in the cognitive category

a pt that can give himself insulin is in the
PSYCHOMOTOR
90 PERCENT of the time what is the subject in an outcome
PATIENT
verb that teaches, discuss, id , describe is known as
cognitive verbs
90 PERCENT of the time what is the subject in an outcome
PATIENT
verb that teaches, discuss, id , describe is known as
cognitive verbs
3 ways to help with PRIORITIZING
MASLOWS HIERARCHY (291)

PT PREFERENCE

ANTICIAPTION OF FUTURE PROBLEMS
requires a longer period to be achieved and may be used as discharge goals
long term outcomes/goals
may be accomplished in specific period of time, steppeing stone to long term goal
short term goal outcome
a category of outcome describing increase in pt knowledge
COGNITIVE
a categry of outcome describing through physical action, new skills
PSYCHOMOTOR
a category of outcome describing chagnes in patient values, beliefs attitudes
AFFECTIVE
a category of outcome describing physucal change in pt
PHYSIOLOGIC
a patient that can verbaklize info is in the cognitive category

a pt that can give himself insulin is in the
PSYCHOMOTOR
90 PERCENT of the time what is the subject in an outcome
PATIENT
verb that teaches, discuss, id , describe is known as
cognitive verbs
expressing sharing listening and communicating verbs are called
affective
pt will have a bm by 12 noon today is a
short term goal
a verb that is with demonstration, practive , walk , perform , action is a
psychomotor verb
pt will have self care huygiene met each shift is a _________ goal
short term, psychomotor
a pt will express relief of pain from a 10 to a 5 30 minute afer pain med is a ____ goal
short term, affective goal
gaining new pt knowledge is a
cognitive goal
outcomes for a pt are written upon________ and updated as needed to attain patient goals
admission
the second part of planning, where any action taken by the nurse to help the patient meet an expected outcome is met is called
INTERVENTION
3 TYPES OF INTERVENTION
nurse initiated
md initiated
collaborative
autonomous actions based on research that the nurse does to meet the patients goals..

do not need md order

monitor teach facilate, non invasive
NURSE INTIATED INTERVENTION
intervention initiated by MD carried out by nurse - the nurse is accountable for carrying out orders, must clarify if unsure
physician initiated
treatment initiated by other providers carried out by the nurse
collaborate intervention
assess type and level of pt pain is a
nursing initiated intevention
aminist prescribed drug to alleviate pain
md initiated
arrange for periods of uninterupted rest
nurse initiated
provide assistance devices such as long handled toothbrush
collaborative
administer laxative sand stool softeners as ordered
physician
a written guide that directs efforts of the nursing team as they work with patients to meet there health goals, mandiated by joint commision
NURSING CARE PLAN
TYPES OF NCP
kardex, computer ncp,case management, concept map, student
THE PRODUCT OF THE PLANNING STAGE IS THE
NURSING CARE PLAN
the summary of __________ is to estalish outcomes, goals that are meausrable.

long term./short term

the patients goal not nurses.

id interventions to meet the goals,
document the plan of care
PLANNING
to assist the pt in achieving health outcomes/goals through nursing interventions and to promote health, preven disease, facilioate coping with altered function and restore health is known as
IMPLEMENTATION
any action taken by the nurse to help pt move from a present state of health as decribed in the expected outcome.

done by implementing the nursing care plan
RN INTERVENTION
the ACTION PHASE of nursing prcess in which RN care is provided and the NURSING CARE PLAN PUT INTO ACTION
IMPLEMENTATION
writing nursing interventions is known as
PLANNING
doing nursing interventions is known as
IMPLEMENTING
steps of implemetnation
assess and reassess
clarify pre-req rn skills
organize resources
promote self care
assist pt to meet goals
document
pt cond is ever changing, asses prior to implementing an intervention and reassess after
ASSESS AND REASSESS
Problem soliving, descicon making and criticcal thinking skills is known as
intellectual cognitiive skills
work with others, coordinate activies, great communicator, advocate , recognize non verbal signs shows what kind of skill
interpersonal
proper use of equiptment and safety practices are what kind of skill
technical skills
knwoing your role and standards of law are what kinda skill
ethical legal skills
non compliance reasons are
lack of fam support
lack of understanding benefits
low value attached to outcomes
adverse physical and emo effects of treatment, inabiity to afford
The transfer of resonsibikity for the performance of an activity from one individual to another while retaining accountability for outcome is known as
DELEGATION
RN CARE THAT SHOULD NNNNOOOOOTTTTTTT BE DELEGATED
initial/ongoing assessment
determing RN diagnoses and plans and evaluations
supervision and education of rn personell
nursing intervention requiring pro nursing knolwecdge judgenment or skill
5 RIGHTS OF DELEGATION
RIGHT TASK
RIGHT CIRCUMSTANCE
RIGHT PERSON
RIGHT COMMUNICATION
RIGHT SUPERVISION
Never perform a rn intervention until you know reason/rationale, the expected outcome, side effects and adverse effects
reassess before determing status of problem

be aware of policies and rules of delegation
measuring the pt response to nursing actions and pts progress towards achieving goals

measuring bw nurse, pt and other care takers
EVALUATION
judges each component of rn process.

evaluate goalachievement
id variable affecting outcomes

decision to continue modify terminate plan
an outcome where PT has increased knowldege (Ex- verbalizes back or applies knowledge)
COGNITIVE
a pt achievement of new skills evaluated by asking pt to DEMONSTRATE new skill in action
PSYCHOMOTOR
a change in patients values, beleifs atttudes evaluated by asking them how they feel about what is happening
AFFECTIVE
physical change in pt evaluated by vital signs and data
PSHYIOLOGIC
review goals, collect data , document and revise or modify plan of care are goals of what phase
EVALUAITION PHASE
documentation of evaluation is
goal met
goal not met
goal partially met
when do you terminate plan
goal was achieved

goals were met partially or not at all, needs tobe reevaluated
acceptable, expected levels of performance by rn staff and health team members formulated by boards and authorities internal or extermal.
STANDARD
programs set up both internally or externally to assure and improve nursing care are called
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT /QUALITY ASSURANCE
EVALUATION of one staff by another is called
peer review
allowins nurses to meausre their care
quality assurance program
activities is what kind of evaluation
process
change in patient is
outcome evaluation
review of records can be concurrent or retrospect is what kind of evaluation
nursing audit
continually imprving nursing process, imrpoves quality, focues on process only
quality improvement
what ocurs while the patient is recieving acre - HAPPENS NOW! OBSERT, INTEVEW PT ,READ CHART
concurrent evaluation!
post discharge and care
questionaries
patient interview
chart review

SURVEY AFTER CARE
RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION

EX) SURVERY AFTER CARE
what measures the effectiveness of RNcare to help patient meet goals, measures outcome.
EVALUATION
when the rn determines that the patients anxiety needs to be relieved PRIOR to effective teaching can be implemented, the phase of nursing process used is
PLANNING - DONE BEFORE TEACHING
Frontal lobe of brain damage affects MEMORY AND PERSONALITY
keep instructions simple and brief

orient patient to person place time because of memory problems
linkages of nanda nursing diagnoses NOC patient outcomes and NIC interventiosn can be used to
provide guide for planningcare

NANDA-NOC-NIC PROVIDE PLANNING CARE GUIDES!
What nursing diagnoses needs to gather more data
POSSIBLE
What nursing diagnoses is at risk
POTENTIAL
during planning stage - the nurse
ID expected outcome
select nursing interventions
communicate the plan of care


PLANNING YOU DO NOT FORMULATE A DIAGNOSE!
What activies can be delegated?
giving bed bath
taking routine vitals
transfering patient to another floor
data that can be observed by one person and verified by another person obvserving the same patient is
OBJECTIVE DATA
patient only data is
SUBJECTIVE