Nursing Assessment: In a Nutshell (Nursing)

00:00 So, let's talk about some takeaways in regard to the assessment process of ADPIE.

00:06 So, the assessment, if you remember, is a multi-step process it requires critical thinking with all that information that we're gathering.

00:15 It's important also to differentiate between subjective and objective data.

00:21 If you remember subjective data is going to be a lot of times what the patient has a chief complaint, for example, or objective data, which is that stuff we can objectively and obtainably see.

00:34 And don't forget about using that client interview.

00:37 This is really important.

00:38 We're having an organized conversation and we're gathering a lot of really important patient information.

00:45 And lastly, really honing in on your interview skills.

00:48 So a strong knowledge of interview techniques is really helpful to have informed conversations in respectful conversations with your clients health.

00:58 Thanks for watching.