Application of Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis : An Interactive Text for Diagnostic Reasoning

by Doenges, Marilynn E.; Burley, Joseph T.; Moorhouse, Mary Frances

• ISBN13: 9780803604674
• ISBN10: 080360467X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

Helps students learn to think critically by developing diagnostic reasoning and problem-solving skills. Each step of the nursing process is explained, then reinforced through practice activities, worksheets, vignettes, and case studies that teach the importance of individualizing care through practice planning, documenting, and delivering care to patients of all ages.

Author Biography

Marilynn E. Doenges, RN, BSN, MA, CS: Clinical Specialist, Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Adjunct Faculty, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Science, CU-Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado Mary Frances Moorhouse, RN, CRRN, CLNC: Nurse Consultant, TNT-RN Enterprises, Colorado Springs, Colorado Joseph T. Burley, RN, MNED: College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Table of Contents

The Nursing Process: Delivering Quality Care

The Assessment Step: Developing the Patient Database

The Problem/Need Identification Step: Analyzing the Data

The Planning Step: Creating the Plan of Care

The Implementation Step: Putting the Plan of Care Into Action

The Evaluation Step: Determining Whether Desired Outcomes Have Been Met

Documenting the Nursing Process

Interactive Care Planning: From Assessment to Patient Response

Appendices

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