Nursing: Art and Science
    Nursing: Art and Science
    Assuming increasing responsibilities 
    Holistic
    Nurse is a key health care provider
    Integrate knowledge of the 
       o Basic sciences 
       o Social sciences 
       o Education
       o Other disciplines 
    Applying the nursing process
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    Assessment #1
    Assessment #1
    History
       o Chronic Conditions
       o Drug Use
       o Allergies
       o Level of Education and Understanding
       o Social Supports
       o Financial Supports
       o Pattern of Healthcare
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    Assessment #2
    Assessment #2
    Physical Examination
    Weight
    Age
    Physical Parameters Related to Disease or Drug Effects
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    Planning
    Planning
    Prioritizing information gathered to plan the patient care
    Goal setting
    Ensuring effective response to drug therapy, minimizing 
      adverse effects, understanding drug regiment
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    Implementation
    Implementation
    Nursing interventions aimed at achieving outcome goals 
      determined in planning phase
    Proper drug administration
    Comfort measures
       o Placebo effect
       o Managing adverse effects
       o Lifestyle adjustment
    Patient/family education
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