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Chapter-02 Nursing Assessment

BOOK TITLE: Application of Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis (A Textbook for Nurses)

Author
1. Rajinikanth AM
ISBN
9788184487626
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10052_2
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
26
Author Affiliations
1. Vergemount Area 2, Dublin 6, Ireland; Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bengaluru, India, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bengaluru, India, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore, Vidyakirana Institute of Nursing Sciences, Bangalore, India
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Abstract

The assessment phase is influenced by nurse\'s beliefs, knowledge and skills. The first and most important part of the nursing process is data collection. Purposes of data collection are informed. Subjective and objective data are differentiated. Interviewing skills are essential for collecting data. Physical examination methods and documentation are explained for easy understanding.

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