Assessment is an ongoing, dynamic process, not a one-time activity.

The
nurse will assess and reassess throughout the care of the client. Reassessment
is the basis for changing the plan of care, evaluation of treatment
effectiveness, discharge planning, and follow-up care in the community.

Gordon’s functional health patterns is a method devised by Marjory Gordon to be

used by nurses in the nursing process to provide a more comprehensive nursing
assessment of the patient.