What Are Some Common Errors in Nursing Assessments?
Common errors in nursing assessments include:
- Omission of Critical Information: Failing to ask pertinent questions or overlook significant symptoms. - Misinterpretation of Data: Misreading vital signs or lab results. - Assumptions: Making assumptions based on previous patient encounters or stereotypes. - Inattention to Detail: Overlooking small but important changes in a patient’s condition.
