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What is a process?
a series of steps or components leading to achievement of a goal
Characteristics of a process
1. purpose
2. organization
3. creativity
4. interaction
5. scientific
6. tool
thus a process is a continuous progression from one point to another to achieve a specific goal
systems theory
A system is made of separate parts or elements. The parts rely on one another, are
interrelated
, have a
common purpose
and
together form a whole
A system has a specific
.
purpose (goal)
A system uses a
to achieve that goal.
process
The
is the product and information obtained from the system.
content
Components of a System
1. Input
2. Output
3. Feedback
Types of Systems
Open
Closed
open system
a. interacts with the environment
b. exchange of information between the system and the environment
closed system
a. no informtion exchange
b. does NOT interact with envirnoment
Purpose of Nursing Process as a system
to provide systematic, individualized and appropriate care to client
How many components make up the nusing process?
5 (Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation)
Author
tcrupe
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138597
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Nursing Process
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Nursing Process
Updated
2/29/2012, 4:54:54 AM
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