STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS - include the physical settings, instrumentalities and conditions through which nursing care is given
Components:
n Philosophy
n Objectives
n Building
n Organizational structure
n Financial resources (budget, equipment, staff)
PROCESS ELEMENTS - steps of the nursing process ( assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating)
Components:
n Taking the family health database
n Performing physical examination
n Making a nursing diagnosis
n Determining nursing goals
n Writing a nursing care plan
n Performing nursing interventions
n Coordination of services
n Measuring success of nursing actions
OUTCOME ELEMENTS - changes in the client’s health status that result from nursing interventions
COMPONENTS
n modification of signs and symptoms
n Knowledge
n Attitude
n Satisfaction
n Skill level of client
n Compliance with treatment regimen
