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Nursing Process
Is a systematic, scientific, dynamic, on going
interpersonal process in which the nurses and the clients are
viewed as a system with each affecting the other and both being
affected by the factors within the behavior.
The process is a series of actions that lead toward a
particular result.
This process of decision making results in the
optimal health care for the clients to whom the nurse applies the
process.
1. Assessment
Provides an estimate of the degree to which a
family, group, community is achieving the level of health
possible for them.
Identifies specific deficiencies or guidance needed.
Estimates the possible effects of the nursing
interventions.
Involves the following steps which are taken with
the active participation of the clients especially in decisions
made:
a. Collection of data
Demographic data
Vital health statistics
Utilization of health services
Health status
Family dynamics
Environment
Patterns of coping
Community dynamics
Education, socio-cultural, religious, occupational
background
b. Methods of collecting data
Community surveys
Interview of individuals, families and groups
Observation of health related behaviors and
environment
Review of statistics: epidemiological and relevant
studies
Individual and family health records
Screening tests and P.E. of individuals
c. Categories of health problems
Health deficit – occurs when there is a gap
between actual and achievable health status.
Health threats – are conditions that promote
disease or injury and prevent people from
realizing their health potential.
Foreseeable crises – anticipated periods of
unusual demand on the individual or family in
terms of adjustment/ family resources.
Note:
Health need – exists when there is a health
problem that can be alleviated with medical or
social technology.
Health problem – is a situation in which there is a
demonstrated health need combined with actual
or potential resources to apply remedial measures
and a commitment to act on the part of the
provider or the client.