In clinical problem solving, the process involved in decision making is one of:
a. deductive reasoning.
b. inductive reasoning.
c. Socratic questioning.
d. none of the above.
b
Inductive reasoning stems from the clinician activating
a hypothesis (from specific to general) whereas deductive
reasoning is from the general to the specific.
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A client with serious medical problems wants to leave the hospital without a physician's discharge order. The client is mentally competent. Legally, the priority nursing action is which of the following?
1. Administer a sedative to keep him from leaving. 2. Find out why the client is leaving, and correct the situation so he will stay. 3. Notify the nursing supervisor. 4. Notify the client's family about the situation.
The nurse observes a patient who is gagging and using this gesture (see illustration). What is the nurse's response?
1. Assume the patient is having throat pain and administer pain medication. 2. Prepare to perform the Heimlich maneuver. 3. Assess the patient for cyanosis, difficulty breathing, and stridor and wait until normal breathing resumes. 4. Sit with the patient until the laryngospasm passes and encourage deep breathing.
The best definition for euthanasia is
a. death by choice c. illegal death b. quick death d. good or gentle death
The main structural protein found in connective tissues, bone, and teeth is called
a. fibrin. b. albumin. c. collagen. d. hemoglobin.