FOUND CHPT 4 VOCAB

A way of thinking and acting based on the scientific method; a tool for identifying patients' problems and an organized method for meeting patients' needs

A step-by-step process with observable results used by scientists to solve problems

Results of actions

Directed, purposeful, mental activity by which ideas are evaluated, plans are constructed, and desired outcomes are decided

Choosing the best actions to meet a desired goal

Is more important than something else at that time

Carrying out the nursing interventions in a systematic way

Assessing the patient's response to the nursing interventions