Before implementing any intervention, the nurse uses critical thinking to
a. Determine whether an intervention is correct and appropriate for the given situation.
b. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
c. Establish goals for a particular patient without the need for reassessment.
d. Read over the steps and perform a procedure despite lack of clinical competency.
ANS: A
Before implementing any intervention, the nurse uses critical thinking to determine whether an intervention is correct and appropriate for a clinical situation. The nurse cannot evaluate interventions until they are implemented. Patients need ongoing assessment because patient conditions can change very rapidly. The nurse needs to recognize the safety hazards of performing an intervention without clinical competency and seek assistance from another nurse.
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