Lesson 1,
Topic 1
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Key Points
- The nursing process is a logical plan that helps you give good care to the patient and avoid making mistakes.
- The nursing process involves assessing the patient, making a nursing decision or diagnosis about what is required, planning to give medications, doing the correct procedures, and evaluating the patient’s response. These steps will become more automatic as you gain greater skill and experience.
- For new nurses, the nursing process gives you a safe and clear way to do things when you are learning many new and important skills.