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In the nursing process, during which step do nurses develop goals and a plan of care?
In the nursing process, during which step do nurses develop goals and a plan of care?
Which step of the nursing process involves applying specific activities needed to carry out the interventions?
Which step of the nursing process involves applying specific activities needed to carry out the interventions?
What does admission refer to in the context of nursing and hospitalization?
What does admission refer to in the context of nursing and hospitalization?
What is the main purpose of the Evaluation step in the nursing process?
What is the main purpose of the Evaluation step in the nursing process?
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What is the primary function of diagnosis in the nursing process?
What is the primary function of diagnosis in the nursing process?
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Which step of the nursing process involves setting priorities, founding estimated outcomes, and selecting nursing interventions?
Which step of the nursing process involves setting priorities, founding estimated outcomes, and selecting nursing interventions?
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What is one of the primary responsibilities of a nurse during a patient's admission?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of a nurse during a patient's admission?
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What is the purpose of making an introduction and placing the patient during the admission process?
What is the purpose of making an introduction and placing the patient during the admission process?
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When discharging a patient against medical advice (AMA), what is one of the nurse's responsibilities?
When discharging a patient against medical advice (AMA), what is one of the nurse's responsibilities?
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What does 'referral' refer to in the context of nursing?
What does 'referral' refer to in the context of nursing?
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During admission, what should a nurse do with items that are not needed by the patient?
During admission, what should a nurse do with items that are not needed by the patient?
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What is one of the nurse's responsibilities when a patient is being discharged?
What is one of the nurse's responsibilities when a patient is being discharged?
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What should a nurse do if a patient wants to leave an agency without the permission of the physician/nurse in charge?
What should a nurse do if a patient wants to leave an agency without the permission of the physician/nurse in charge?
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What is discharge in the context of nursing?
What is discharge in the context of nursing?
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When transferring a client from one unit or agency to another without going home permanently, what should be included in nursing transfer activities?
When transferring a client from one unit or agency to another without going home permanently, what should be included in nursing transfer activities?
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What should be done with other important items belonging to a patient during admission?
What should be done with other important items belonging to a patient during admission?
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During admission, a nurse should check for orders of admission. (True/False)?
During admission, a nurse should check for orders of admission. (True/False)?
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The nurse's responsibility during admission includes assessing the patient's immediate needs, which can be physical or emotional. (True/False)?
The nurse's responsibility during admission includes assessing the patient's immediate needs, which can be physical or emotional. (True/False)?
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It is not part of the nurse's responsibility during admission to orient the patient to the entire unit, including the location of the nurse’s office, etc. (True/False)?
It is not part of the nurse's responsibility during admission to orient the patient to the entire unit, including the location of the nurse’s office, etc. (True/False)?
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When discharging a patient against medical advice (AMA), one of the nurse's responsibilities is to offer the patient the appropriate form to complete. (True/False)?
When discharging a patient against medical advice (AMA), one of the nurse's responsibilities is to offer the patient the appropriate form to complete. (True/False)?
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One of the nurse's responsibilities during discharging a patient includes helping the patient or family to deal with business office for customary financial matters. (True/False)?
One of the nurse's responsibilities during discharging a patient includes helping the patient or family to deal with business office for customary financial matters. (True/False)?
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Study Notes
Nursing Process
- Diagnosing is the second step of the nursing process, involving critical thinking to interpret assessment data, identify client strengths, and problems.
- The goal of diagnosing is to identify client problems and strengths.
Planning
- Planning is the third step of the nursing process, involving development of goals and a plan of care to assist the patient in resolving diagnosed problems.
- Activities involved in planning include setting priorities, establishing estimated outcomes, and selecting nursing interventions.
- The outcome of planning is a plan of nursing care.
Implementation
- Implementation is the fourth step of the nursing process, involving applying and documenting specific activities needed to carry out the interventions.
- Implementation involves doing and documenting the specific activities.
Evaluation
- Evaluation is the fifth step of the nursing process, involving determining whether client goals have been met, partially met, or not met.
- Evaluation is an ongoing process, involving continual evaluation of data to make informed decisions during other phases of the nursing process.
- Critical thinking promotes evaluation by helping nurses look at the overall picture to determine client status.
- Evaluation is an essential component of discharge planning, allowing the nurse to work with clients and families in deciding whether further health care is needed and providing necessary referrals.
Hospitalization
- Hospitalization involves taking someone to hospital and keeping them there for treatment.
- Admission is the process of receiving a new patient to an individual unit (ward) of the hospital.
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Test your knowledge of the nursing process steps including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation. Explore critical thinking skills, prioritizing patient needs, and developing care plans.
