A nurse is caring for a patient in a long-term care facility who has not been sleeping well. She notes that the patient is new to the facility, has been refusing therapy, and is also not eating well
The nurse interprets this to mean that the patient has been having trouble adjusting. The nurse decides to meet with the patient's care team. The team decides to assess the patient's willingness to participate in group recreational activities, The patient agrees to participate. After 1 week, the nurse reevaluates the plan of care and notes that the patient has been sleeping much better. Which of the following terms best describe processes used in the nurse's plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clinical judgment
b. Evidence-based practice
c. The nursing process
d. Collaborative care planning
e. Positive reward process
ANS: A, C, D
Clinical judgment is a reflective process by which the nurse notices, interprets, responds, and reflects in action. The nursing process is a process by which the nurse assesses, diagnoses, implements, and evaluates the nursing care plan. Consulting and gaining input from the healthcare team is collaborative care planning. Evidence-based practice refers to using interventions found in research studies. The positive reward process is not a term used in care planning.
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