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Define nursing process.

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A systematic method used by nurses to plan and provide care for patients.

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Explain the purposes of the nursing process.

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To identify patient needs, plan care, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.

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State the five steps involved in the nursing process.

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Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.

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Describe elements involved under the assessment step of the nursing process.

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Collecting patient data, including physical, psychological, and sociocultural information.

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Explain the second step of the nursing process, which is the nursing diagnosis.

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Identifying patient problems based on assessment data.

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Discuss the step of planning in the nursing process.

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Setting goals and desired outcomes and selecting interventions.

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Describe the fourth step of the nursing process, which is the implementation.

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Carrying out the planned interventions to achieve patient goals.

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Discuss the final step of the nursing process, which is the evaluation.

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Assessing the effectiveness of the interventions and modifying the care plan as needed.

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Definition of Nursing Process

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Systematic, problem-solving approach to client care. Considered a critical thinking competency that assists the nurse to intervene in client care. (Smith, Duell & Martin, 2008)

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Process

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Refers to a series of actions that lead toward particular results.