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Overview of the Nursing Process

The nursing process is a systematic method for planning and providing nursing care that involves assessing clients, diagnosing actual or potential health problems, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. It is cyclic, client-centered, and focuses on problem-solving through critical thinking to identify needs and collaborate on care.
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Overview of the Nursing Process

The nursing process is a systematic method for planning and providing nursing care that involves assessing clients, diagnosing actual or potential health problems, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. It is cyclic, client-centered, and focuses on problem-solving through critical thinking to identify needs and collaborate on care.
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Nursing Process

Overview of the Nursing Process


 The nursing process is a systematic,
rational method of planning and providing
nursing care.

 Its purpose is to identify a client’s health


care status, and actual or potential health
problems, to establish plans to meet the
identified needs, and to deliver specific
nursing interventions to address those
needs.
Characteristics of the Nursing
Process
 Cyclic and dynamic nature
 Client centered
 Focus on problem solving and

decision making
 Interpersonal and collaborative style
 Universal applicability
 Use of critical thinking and clinical

reasoning
Phases of the Nursing Process
Nursing Care Plan
Assessme Nursing Outcome Interventi Rationale Evaluation
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