As you learned in NR302, before any nursing plan of care or intervention can be implemented or evaluated, the nurse conducts an assessment collecting subjective and objective data from an individual. The data collected are used to determine areas of need or problems to be addressed by the nursing care plan. This assignment will focus on collecting both subjective and objective data, synthesizing the data, and on identifying health/wellness priorities for the person.
The purpose of the assignment is two-fold:
• To recognize the interrelationships of subjective data (physiological, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual values, and developmental) and objective data (physical examination findings) in planning and implementing nursing care; and
• To reflect on the interactive process that takes place between the nurse and an individual while conducting a health assessment and a physical examination.
Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to integrate clinical judgment in professional decision-making and implementation of nursing process while obtaining a physical assessment.
Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual functioning
Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment.
Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual.