Chapter 7
The Nursing Process II
![Nursing Assessment](https://jovecdn2.ccindex.cn/files/media/science-education/science-education-thumbs/13535.jpg)
The two sources for collecting information are primary and secondary. After gathering information, interpretation and validation help to complete the…
![Data Collection I](https://jovecdn2.ccindex.cn/files/media/science-education/science-education-thumbs/13536.jpg)
Data collection gathers information needed to make accurate judgments about a patient's present condition. During a health history interview,…
![Data Collection III](https://jovecdn2.ccindex.cn/files/media/science-education/science-education-thumbs/13538.jpg)
The physical assessment examines the patient for objective data that defines the patient's condition, and aids in formulating the nursing care…
![Data Validation](https://jovecdn2.ccindex.cn/files/media/science-education/science-education-thumbs/13539.jpg)
Data validation is an essential part of a comprehensive assessment. Validation is confirming or verifying and opening the door to gathering more…
![Nursing Diagnosis](https://jovecdn2.ccindex.cn/files/media/science-education/science-education-thumbs/13541.jpg)
Following assessment, a nursing diagnosis is the next step in the nursing process. It begins after the nurse has collected and recorded the patient…
![Formulating and Validating Nursing Diagnosis I](https://jovecdn2.ccindex.cn/files/media/science-education/science-education-thumbs/13543.jpg)
A nursing diagnosis is written when the nurse recognizes a cluster of essential patient data indicating health problems treated with independent…
![E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy](https://jovecdn2.ccindex.cn/files/thumbs/58798_t.png)
Improving patient education focusing on bowel preparation before a colonoscopy leads to cleaner colons. Endoscopy units must obtain informed consent…
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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…