Define a "wicked" problem and provide an example you have seen in clinical practice. Explain why a rational decision-making process will not be effective for dealing with this type of problem
What will be an ideal response?
o A "wicked" problem cannot be solved using a rational decision-making process because "wicked" problems are difficult problems that have multiple causes, some of which may not be known, and are therefore difficult to solve.
o Various examples of "wicked" problems will be provided.
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A) Mini-Cog B) Neurovascular assessment C) Cardiovascular assessment D) Pupillary response
Differences between subacute care and long term care include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Subacute care is more costly than long term care. b. Patients who receive subacute care have a usual length of stay of 1 month; long term care patients have an indefinite length of stay. c. Medicare covers the costs of both sub-acute and long term care. d. Subacute patients tend to be younger and more cognitively intact. e. Subacute care is usually delivered in a hospital setting and long term care in a nursing home setting.
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a. Administration of which classification of medication is most associated with this problem? a. ChE inhibitor b. Secretase inhibitor c. NDMA antagonist d. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug
During assessment, a client reports a reaction to a medication. What is the next nursing intervention?
a. Let the physician know that the client cannot receive the medication. b. Ask the client the type of reaction experienced. c. Reassure the client that the reaction will not occur again. d. Note the comment in the client's chart and give the medication.