Describe the nursing process as a problem-solving technique

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Assignment:

1. Mr. W. is a 90-year-old resident of a nursing home who was admitted to your floor at Hoover Medical Center for treatment of heart failure. He has significant dementia, is incontinent of bowel and bladder, and is very unsteady on his feet.

Question: As his primary nurse, what can u do to make his hospital environment more like home? What steps will u take to ensure that Mr. W. is receiving continuity of care between the nursing home and hospital? Who will u communicate with to assure Mr. W. is receiving continuity of care between the nursing home and the hospital?

2. Describe the nursing process as a problem-solving technique in the context of an assessment of the older adult, a plan of the older adult, a plan of care, nursing interventions, and nursing documentation.

Please summarize the nursing process and make sure you give a clear description in ur own words by giving examples to show your understanding.

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