Question
What is the registered nurse’s role in performing nursing assessment and care plan development?
Answer
Nursing assessment may include a comprehensive nursing assessment. A comprehensive nursing assessment means the collection, analysis, and synthesis of data performed by the registered nurse used to establish a health status baseline, plan care, and address changes in a patient’s condition as defined in the National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Model Act (2012) (PDF).
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Nursing Process
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