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Glossary

  • Assessment

    Systematically gathering data, sorting and organizing the collected data, and documenting the data in a retrievable format; an assessment can include nursing history and behavioural and physical exam such as inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion. May include but is not limited to: observation, interview, history taking, interpretation of laboratory data, mental health assessment, physical assessment, etc.