The nurse explains to the nursing student that the application of critical thinking to patient care involves which factor(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Identification of a patient problem
b. Setting priorities
c. Concentrating on the patient rather than family needs
d. Use of logic and intuition
e. Expansion of thought beyond the obvious
A, B, D, E
Critical thinking as applied to nursing care requires setting priorities of patient problems and needs by using logic and intuition. Inclusion of the family in the care makes the approach family oriented. Critical thinking should go beyond the obvious.
You might also like to view...
A nurse manager is evaluating staff members on their cultural competence. Which action best demonstrates this characteristic?
A. Attends workshops on cultural diversity and health practices B. Participates in community health events with minority populations C. Plans care with the family members within their cultural beliefs D. Uses family members as interpreters to make them feel important
A patient has been given a prescription for beclomethasone (Vanceril). How much time may elapse before the patient feels the full effect of the drug?
a. 1 week b. 2 weeks c. 4 weeks d. 6 weeks
A nurse administered morning medications an hour ago. While assessing a patient who has just been started on a new medication, the nurse notes that the patient is exhibiting an uncommon drug response resulting from a genetic predisposition
The nurse recognizes this as (a)n _____ effect. a. idiosyncratic b. iatrogenic c. teratogenic d. carcinogenic
Which of the following is most similar in action to oxymetazoline hydrochloride (Afrin)?
a. pseudoephedrine HCl c. phenylephrine HCl b. dexchlorpheniramine d. diphenhydramine HCl