This Discussion Requires You To Access The ATI Testing Websi

This discussion requires you to access the ATI Testing website. To access ATI, use the ATI Testing link in the Canvas Navigation Menu or select this ATI Testing Links to an external site. link to access your login page. Instructions Once logged in, go to My ATI, select the “Apply” tab, and select the “Video Case Studies RN 3.0.” Watch the video case study Critical Thinking/Clinical Reasoning/Clinical Judgement: Rapid Response/Clinical Emergencies (3:34). The nurse in the video you are about to watch uses the nursing process to care for the client. As you watch the video, consider the following questions. What are the steps of the nursing process? How does the nursing process assist in prioritizing nursing care? DO NOT respond to the questions following the video case study. Instead, write 200–250 words responding to the discussion prompts provided. Then, respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Discussion Prompts Why is the nursing process used when providing client care? What is a focused nursing assessment? Name one example of a client situation in which you would use a focused nursing assessment vs. the entire nursing process. Explain why.

The nursing process is a fundamental framework in nursing practice that facilitates comprehensive, structured, and patient-centered care. It consists of five sequential steps: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This process ensures that nurses systematically gather pertinent data, identify actual or potential health problems, develop tailored care plans, implement interventions effectively, and evaluate outcomes to ensure quality care. The nursing process assists in prioritizing nursing care by providing a clear, logical sequence that highlights urgent needs and guides decision-making. It allows nurses to address life-threatening conditions promptly and organize care based on patient acuity and importance of issues, thereby promoting safety and efficiency.

A focused nursing assessment is a targeted evaluation aimed at collecting specific data related to a particular health problem or concern. Unlike a comprehensive assessment, which covers all aspects of a patient’s health, a focused assessment zeroes in on particular signs, symptoms, or systems relevant to a current issue. For example, if a patient reports chest pain, a focused assessment would involve examining cardiovascular signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory status, and pain characteristics. In contrast, a full nursing assessment would include a detailed review of the patient’s entire health history and all body systems.

An example where a focused assessment would be appropriate is during a sudden episode of shortness of breath in a patient with a history of asthma. In this scenario, rapid identification of respiratory status is crucial, and the nurse might focus solely on vital signs, oxygen saturation, lung auscultation, and immediate triggers rather than performing a full head-to-toe assessment. Conversely, the complete nursing process, including assessment, is essential during initial patient admission or when a new health concern arises, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s overall health status.

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