Henderson’s and Nursing Process
”Summarization of the stages of the nursing process as applied to Henderson’s definition of nursing and to the 14 components of basic nursing care.
Nursing Process Henderson’s 14 components and definition of nursing
Nursing Assessment
Henderson’s 14 components
Nursing Diagnosis
Analysis: Compare data to knowledge base of health and disease.
Nursing plan
Identify individual’s ability to meet own needs with or without assistance, taking into consideration strength, will or knowledge.
Nursing implementation
Document how the nurse can assist the individual, sick or well.
Nursing implementation
Assist the sick or well individual in to performance of activities in meeting human needs to maintain health, recover from illness, or to aid in peaceful death.
Nursing process
Implementation based on the physiological principles, age, cultural background, emotional balance, and physical and intellectual capacities.
Carry out treatment prescribed by the physician.
Nursing evaluation
Henderson’s 14 components and definition of nursing
Use the acceptable definition of ;nursing and appropriate laws related to the practice of nursing.
The quality of care is drastically affected by the preparation and native ability of the nursing personnel rather that the amount of hours of care.
Successful outcomes of nursing care are based on the speed with which or degree to which the patient performs independently the activities of daily living
Comparison with Maslow's Hierarchy of Need
Maslow's Henderson
Physiological needs
Breathe normally
Eat and drink adequately Eliminate by all avenues of elimination Move and maintain desirable posture Sleep and rest Select suitable clothing Maintain body temperature Keep body clean and well groomed and protect the integument
Safety Needs
Avoid environmental dangers and avoid injuring other
Belongingness and love needs
Communicate with others
worship according to one's faith
Esteem needs
Work at something providing a sense of accomplishment
Play or participate in various forms of recreation
Learn, discover, or satisfy curiosity