What it means
The NCLEX-PN test plan uses "collect data" for the part of assessment a practical (vocational) nurse does: gathering facts such as vital signs, symptoms and intake and output, and reporting them. The registered nurse uses the data to complete the full assessuh-SESTo gather information about a client by looking, listening, asking, measuring and examining.Full entry and plan care.
For the nurse
On a PN exam question, "collect data" is the PN's version of "assess": gather the facts, compare them with normal and report changes to the RN or provider.
At a glance
| Also written | collects data, data collection |
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Related terms
assess
To gather information about a client by looking, listening, asking, measuring and examining.
evaluate
To judge whether care worked by comparing the client's results with the goals that were set.
registered nurse
A nurse who has passed the NCLEX-RN and holds a state license to practice as an RN.