This term refers to the process of confirming data. It decreases the chances of misinterpreting information & helps in assuring that the information obtained is complete & accurate.
What is VALIDATION?
Patient, family and significant others, patient records, healthcare professionals. Purposeful, relevant, accurate, complete.
What are SOURCES of Data?
This information obtained during the assessment process comes by talking with the patient and/or family members; Information only the client feels and can describe
What is SUBJECTIVE Data?
Your patient’s assessment data includes the following: AOX3, anxious, indwelling catheter in place and draining dark yellow urine, several bruises located on left arm.
What is OBJECTIVE Data?
These terms refer to ABNORMAL DATA collected during the Assessment phase of the Nursing Process and the interpretation of that abnormal data.
What are CUES and INFERENCES?