Nursing Diagnosis and the Nursing Process

The Nursing Process (ADPIE)

The Nursing Process (ADPIE)

A systematic, five-step framework used by nurses to provide holistic, patient-centered care.

Core Components

  • Assessment: Gathering subjective and objective data.
  • Diagnosis: Analyzing data to identify health problems.
  • Planning: Setting SMART goals and outcome criteria.
  • Implementation: Executing the planned nursing interventions.
  • Evaluation: Determining if goals were met or if the plan needs modification.

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