Nurses use a systematic approach to address health needs, following the nursing process which includes:
Assessment: Collecting comprehensive data about the patient's health status. Diagnosis: Analyzing the data to identify health problems and needs. Planning: Developing individualized care plans with specific goals and interventions. Implementation: Executing the care plan through direct patient care, education, and coordination with other healthcare providers. Evaluation: Monitoring and assessing the patient's response to the interventions and modifying the care plan as needed.