A client has continuous complaints of alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea. The nurse provides the client with a different requested medication for the alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea every day for a week
In this situation, the nurse is utilizing which method of problem-solving? A) Nursing process
B) Critical thinking
C) Trial and error
D) Scientific
C
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Trial and error problem-solving is an experimental approach that tests ideas to decide which methods work and which do not. It can be dangerous in nursing because the possibility exists that the client might suffer; it is not an appropriate approach. Scientific problem-solving, allows researchers to discover the best possible safe and effective treatments for disease or dysfunction. A complicated mix of inquiry, knowledge, intuition, logic, experience, and common sense is called critical thinking.
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a. moderate heart failure. b. severe heart failure. c. congestive heart failure. d. negligible heart failure.
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The nurse needs to obtain a blood sample from a 7-year-old child. How should the nurse explain this procedure to the patient?
A) "The doctor needs some of your blood; trust me, it won't hurt.". B) "I need to draw some blood from you. Will you hold still for me?" C) "The technician will draw your blood; it will just hurt for a minute.". D) "The doctor needs to look at your blood to see why you are sick; it will hurt for a second.".