To make clinical decisions nurses use various sources of knowledge such as trial and error, tradition, authority, and clinical experience. What problems can results from this approach?
1. Not all sources of information are reliable.
2. Authority always leads to faulty decision making.
3. Experience is the best source of knowledge.
4. Trial and error has lead to poor outcomes.
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Using the above listed sources of knowledge does not consistently produce desired outcomes.
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A) Echocardiography B) Chest radiography C) Computed tomography scan D) Multiple gated acquisition (MUGA) scan
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1. Instruct the client on aspects of pregnancy, fetal development, and labor and delivery. 2. Ask the client if her parents are aware that she is pregnant and if she is covered by their medical insurance. 3. Tell the client that the father of the baby is responsible to pay for medical care for her during the pregnancy and after delivery. 4. Provide the client with information on resources to assist with medical care during the pregnancy and after delivery.