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| assessment | 1st step of the nursing process in which subjective & objective data are collected that provides a foundation for planning appropriate nursing care |
| evaluation | step of the nursing process that determines the success of nursing interventions in meeting the criteria outlined in the expected outcomes |
| expected outcomes | planning measurable & realistic outcomes that anticipate the improvement or stabilization of the problem identified in the nursing diagnosis |
| nursing diagnosis | identification of an actual or potential client problem based on conclusions about the collected data |
| nursing interventions | actions taken by the nurse to assist the client in achieving the anticipated outcome |
| nursing process | scientific & systematic method for providing effective individualized nursing care to resolve client problems |
| objective data | information observed by the nurse or provided by others who are familiar with client, including additional members of the health care team |
| prioritize | organizing nursing problems or diagnoses according to the intensity & immediate urgency of the problem |
| subjective data | information provided by the client including history and perception of the present situation or problem |
