1. Assessment = Verification of data Compare Subjective and objective Data factors altering accuracy, double check equipment
A. Data Cllection
Health Assessment= Health Hx, Database
Physiologic Assessment= Physical Exam
B. Verification of Data
Compare present report with Hx and PE
C. Clustering of Data
Organize Data into relevent diagnostic reasonings
D. Documentation of Data
Documentation of findings
Use of any tools
Be descriptive and concise with no interpretive statements
2. Nursing Diagnosis _Use the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association List (Nanda)
Nursing Dx= Based on Patients responses to actual or potential health problems or processes
A. Analysis of Clustered Data and Pattern recognition
B. Reasonable Conclusion identifying PT problems
Compare o "normal" standards
C. Write the Diagnostic statement using the formula (PES)
Problem/ Label
NANDA STATEMENT Within Nursing Scope of Practice,
Etiology
Related to....
Signs and Symptoms
As Evidenced By....
D. Types of Nursing Dx
Actual - Existing at Present (PES)
Constipation related to poor diet and lack of knowledge (diet and regular habits) as evidenced by reports of no BM for 5 days, firm & distended abdomen, and c/o abdominal discomfort and feeling of fullness.
Risk- Potential Problems which may occur (PE)
High risk for ineffective airway clearance related to ineffective cough.
Possible- Suspicion of a problem without enough relevant data to back it up (PE)
Possible fluid volume deficit related to inadequate intake and high alcohol consumption.
Wellness- When PT exhibits a health response, strenght or desire to improve upon something (Transition of one level of wellness to another level of wellness (1Part)
Fluid balance, readiness for enhanced.
Syndrome- Dx label contains etiology, Actual or high risk may reflect a cluster of nursing dx (P)