What it means
A systematic assessment follows a set order, such as head to toe or body system by body system, so nothing is missed. A systematic review is a study that gathers and judges all the research on one question. The nursing process is a systematic way of planning care.
At a glance
| Also written | systematically |
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Related terms
assess
To gather information about a client by looking, listening, asking, measuring and examining.
evidence-based practice
Care that combines the best research findings with clinical experience and the client's own wishes.
nursing process
The step-by-step method nurses use to plan and give care: assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate.