Critical Thinking (definition)-
Critical thinking is required to use the nursing process successfully.•
Critical thinking means requiring careful judgment.•
Critical thinking is directed purposeful mental activity by which ideas are evaluated, plans are
constructed, and desired outcome...
The process of collecting, organizing, documenting, and validating a patients health
data•Data is gathered from the patient (physical assessment and interview) and the
family, as well as from the physician and the patient's medical record•Data from other
health professionals and diagnostic test are included in assessment.
nursing diagnosis
The process of sorting and analyzing the assessment data to identify potential health
problems •Problems identified during the process are specific nursing
diagnoses.•Nursing diagnoses are prioritized and entered into the nursing plan of
care.
planning
A series of steps in which the nurse and the patient set priorities and goals to
eliminate, diminish or control identified problems•Goals should be stated with specific
outcomes.•The nurse and the patient collaborate to choose specific interventions to
enable the patient to meet the specific outcomes listed in the plan of care.
implementation
The process of carrying out nursing interventions prioritized during the planning
process•Some interventions may be delegated or carried out by other members of the
health care team.
evaluation
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