The nurse systematically tries a variety of products to help with healing of a client's wound. Which problem-solving method is the nurse using?
1. Intuition
2. Scientific method
3. Research process
4. Trial and error
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Intuition is the learning of things without conscious use of reasoning—also known as the sixth sense, hunch, or instinct.
Rationale 2: The scientific method is a formalized, systematic, and logical approach to solving problems.
Rationale 3: The research process is a formalized, systematic, and logical approach to solving problems.
Rationale 4: Trial and error is solving problems by utilizing a number of approaches. Trial-and-error methods can be dangerous in nursing because the client might suffer harm if an approach is inappropriate. In this case, the client may not suffer harm, but there will be no way to know if one product used is effective because the nurse is changing them on a daily basis.
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