Assessment is the first and foundational phase of the nursing process. It involves systematically collecting both subjective data (what the patient reports) and objective data (what the nurse observes or measures) about the patient's health status. This comprehensive data collection forms the basis for identifying problems, making nursing diagnoses, and planning appropriate care.

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Zambia

• Joseph Soko – 101 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies