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NA CH.4 KEY TERMS
DEFINITIONS
assessment   collecting information about the person; a step in the nursing process  
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chart   another term for the medical record  
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communication   the exchange of information--a message sent is received and interpreted by the intended person  
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conflict   a clash between opposing interests or ideas  
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evaluation   to measure if goals are met or if progress is made; a step in the nursing process  
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goal   that which is desired in or by the person as a result of nursing care  
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implementation   to perform or carry out; a step in the nursing process  
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Kardex   a type of card file that summarizes information found in the medical record; includes drugs and treatments, diagnosis, routine care measures, and special equipment used by the person  
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medical diagnosis   the identification of a disease or condition by a doctor  
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medical record   a written account of a person's illness and response to the treatment and care given by the health team; chart  
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minimum data set (MDS)   a form used by nurses in nursing centers to assess a resident's mental, physical, and psychosocial functioning  
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nursing care plan   a written guide giving direction about the nursing care a person should receive  
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nursing diagnosis   a statement describing a health problem that is treated by nursing measures; a step in the nursing process  
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nursing intervention   an action or measure taken by the nursing team to help the person reach a goal  
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nursing process   the method used by RNs to plan and deliver nursing care; its five steps are assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation  
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objective data   information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by another person; signs  
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observation   using the senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to collect information about a person  
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planning   setting priorities and goals; a step in the nursing process  
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recording   writing or charting patient or resident care and observations  
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reporting   a verbal account of patient or resident care and observations  
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resident assessment protocol (RAP)   triggers and guidelines used indeveloping the comprehensive care plan  
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signs   objective data  
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subjective data   that which is reported by a person and is not observed by others using the senses; symptoms  
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symptoms   subjective data  
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triggers   clues that direct the caregiver to the appropriate resident assessment protocol (RAP)  
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