Assessment Types — examples?
Initial, ongoing, and comprehensive assessments.
Data Collection Methods — key techniques?
Interviewing, observation, physical exam, assessment tools.
Nursing Diagnosis — purpose?
Identifies patient responses to health issues for care planning.
Assessment — definition?
Systematic collection and analysis of patient data.
Initial Assessment — purpose?
Establish baseline health information upon admission.
Ongoing Assessment — role?
Monitor patient’s condition and detect changes.
Comprehensive Assessment — scope?
Physical, psychological, social, spiritual health aspects.
Subjective Data — examples?
Patient-reported symptoms, feelings, perceptions.
Objective Data — examples?
Observable, measurable info via exams, tests.
Data Collection Methods
Interview, physical exam, assessment tools.
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1. What are assessment types in nursing?
2. What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in nursing data collection methods?
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