Nursing care

Care Intended to assist an individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge. This includes assisting patients an carrying out therapeutic plans initiated by physicians and other health professionals assisting other member of the medical term in performing the nursing function and understanding health needs of patients. The specific content of nursing  care varies in different countries and situations, and it is important to note that, as defined, it is not given solely by nurses but also by many other health workers.


The process by which a person is helped by a nurse to recover from an illness or injury or to regain as much health and independence as possible. Nurses work closely with physicians and other health care professionals to care for the sick and promote health. Nursing care takes place in hospitals, nursing facilities, clinics, birth centers, physicians’ offices, schools, workplaces, and home-care settings.


 


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