The nurse has completed an assessment on a client who is experiencing dehydration and determines the client's needs and appropriate interventions that should lead to the return of health. What process did the nurse use when assessing this client?
1. Clinical reasoning
2. Evaluation
3. Intellectual courage
4. Scope of practice
Answer: 1
1. Clinical reasoning is the process used to determine the client's needs and to identify appropriate interventions.
2. Evaluation is determining the effectiveness of care.
3. Intellectual courage is an attitude that the nurse has toward care of diverse clients.
4. Scope of practice refers to the nursing laws in each state.
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