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assessing |
the systematic and continuous collection, validation and communication of pt data |
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diagnosing |
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. |
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outcome identification and planning |
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 |
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intervention |
any treatment based upon clinical judgment and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance patient/client outcomes |





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