Chapter 7
The Nursing Process II
The two sources for collecting information are primary and secondary. After gathering information, interpretation and validation help to complete the…
Data collection gathers information needed to make accurate judgments about a patient's present condition. During a health history interview,…
The physical assessment examines the patient for objective data that defines the patient's condition, and aids in formulating the nursing care…
Data validation is an essential part of a comprehensive assessment. Validation is confirming or verifying and opening the door to gathering more…
Following assessment, a nursing diagnosis is the next step in the nursing process. It begins after the nurse has collected and recorded the patient…
A nursing diagnosis is written when the nurse recognizes a cluster of essential patient data indicating health problems treated with independent…
Improving patient education focusing on bowel preparation before a colonoscopy leads to cleaner colons. Endoscopy units must obtain informed consent…
Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital
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Diabetes mellitus is a major independent risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality in the hospitalized patient, and elevated blood glucose…