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definition of nursing (Ans- diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness. characteristics of a profession (Ans- -requires extended education -requires a body of knowledge ... -provides a specific service -has autonomy -incorporates a code of ethics require a body of knowledge (Ans- Nurses are responsible for obtaining and maintaining specific knowledge and skills. -provide care and comfort to emphasize health promotion and illness prevention. Autonomy (Ans- scope and standards of practice. -to improve the health and well being of all individuals, communities, and population through the significant and visible contributions of registered nursing using standards based practice. Professional Standards (Ans- -ANA code of ethics -Nurse Practice Acts -Nursing Process Nursing process #1 (Ans- ASSESSMENT -the RN collects data pertinent to the patients health and or situation Nursing process #2 (Ans- DIAGNOSIS -RN analayzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues Nursing process #3 (Ans- OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION -The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation. Nursing process #4 (Ans- PLANNING -the RN develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Nursing process #5 (Ans- IMPLEMENTATION -coordination of care -health teaching and promotion -consultation -prescriptive authority and treatment Nursing process #6 (Ans- EVALUATION -The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Nurse Practice Acts (Ans- NPAs regulate the scope of nursing practice and protect public health, safety, and welfare. This protection includes shielding the public from unqualified and unsafe nurses. [Show More]

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