The Nursing Process
Steps in Nursing Care
1. Assessment
• • Collect patient data through observation,
interviews, and physical examination.
• • Includes gathering information on the
patient’s physical, emotional, and
psychological state.
2. Diagnosis
• • Identify the patient’s health problems based
on the data collected.
• • This step involves analyzing the assessment
data to determine the patient's needs.
3. Planning
• • Develop a plan to address the identified
problems.
• • Set short- and long-term goals that are
measurable and achievable.
4. Implementation
• • Carry out the care plan, including any
interventions such as administering
medications or educating the patient.
5. Evaluation
• • Assess the patient's progress in meeting the
goals of the care plan.
• • Modify the care plan as needed based on
the patient's response to interventions.