| A | B |
|---|
| Nursing process | Rational method of planning and providing care |
| ADPIE | Mnemonic for phases of N. process |
| dynamic | continuously changing |
| static | staying the same |
| NP is adaptation of | problem solving and systems theory |
| assessment is a | systematic collection of data |
| validation | confirmation of accuracy of data |
| objective data or signs | observable by another |
| subjective data or symptoms | covert apparent only to the person |
| Best/primary source | Client |
| secondary sources | Family, records and reports |
| Initial assessment | to establish a data base |
| problem focused assement | to determine the status of problem |
| Sources for comparing norms | literature, references |
| Methods for data collection | Observing, interviewing, examinating |
| Closed ended questions | Require one or 2 word answers |
| Open ended questions | Invite client to explore, may begin with what or how |
| Gordon's functional health patterns | Framework used to organize data |
| Cues | objective data directly observed by nurses |
| Inferences | The nurses interpretation based on cues |
