The impact of accurate patient assessment on quality of care.
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A nurse should be able to undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of a patient. A review of the literature demonstrates a clear variation in the levels of assessment. This article examines the evolution of the nursing role and the implementation of assessment tools and looks at the potential for development within the profession.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 102 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006