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MeSH Heading: Nursing Assessment
Tree Number(s): N04.590.233.508.480
Unique ID: D009730
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009730
Annotation: to evaluate nature & extent of nurs problems of patient to plan patient care; do not confuse with NURSING AUDIT (to evaluate quality of nurs care)
Scope Note: Evaluation of the nature and extent of nursing problems presented by a patient for the purpose of patient care planning.
Entry Version: NURS ASSESS
Entry Term(s): Assessment, Nursing; Nursing Protocols; Protocols, Nursing
NLM Classification #: WY 100.4
Public MeSH Note: 87; was see under NURSING PROCESS 1980-86, was NURSING DIAGNOSIS see under NURSING CARE 1975-79
History Note: 87(80); was see under NURSING PROCESS 1980-86, was NURSING DIAGNOSIS see under NURSING CARE 1975-79
Date Established: 1987/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/11
Revision Date: 2019/05/24

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