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What is a process?
a series of steps or components leading to achievement of a goal
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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
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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
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A system has a specific .
purpose (goal)
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A system uses a to achieve that goal.
process
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The is the product and information obtained from the system.
content
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Components of a System
1. Input
2. Output
3. Feedback
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Types of Systems
Open
Closed
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open system
a. interacts with the environment
b. exchange of information between the system and the environment
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closed system
a. no informtion exchange
b. does NOT interact with envirnoment
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Purpose of Nursing Process as a system
to provide systematic, individualized and appropriate care to client
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How many components make up the nusing process?
5 (Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation)
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