Chapter 2
Compassionate
Being caring, concerned, considerate, empathetic, and understanding.
Evaluation
Careful examination to see if the goals were met or progress was achieved
Assessment
Getting information from many sources, and reviewing this information to identify actual or potential problems
Liability
Held responsible for harming someone else
Diagnosis
Identify health problems after looking at the residents needs
Empathy
Identifying with the feelings of others.
implementation
Putting the care plan into action; giving care
Planning
Setting goals and creating a care plan in accordance with residents preferences to meet needs
Sympathy
Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others.
Tactful
Showing sensitivity and having a sense of what is appropriate when dealing with others
Delegation
Transferring responsibility to a person for a specific task