Nursing Process

Front 1

assessing

Back 1

the systematic and continuous collection, validation and communication of pt data

Front 2

diagnosing

Back 2

purpose is to (1) identify how an individual, group or community responds to actual or potential health and life processes; (2) identify factors that contribute to or cause health problems (etiologies); and (3) identify resources or strengths the individual, group or community can draw on to prevent or resolve problems.

Front 3

outcome identification and planning

Back 3

nurse and pt/family work to establish priorities, identify and write expected pt outcomes, select evidence-based nursing interventions and communicate the plan of nursing care

Front 4

intervention

Back 4

any treatment based upon clinical judgment and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient/client outcomes