The nurse is preparing to administer an anticoagulant when the patient says, "Why do I have these bruises on my arms?" The nurse reviews the patient's blood tests and notes an abnormal bleeding time
Based on the findings, the nurse decides to hold the medication and notifies the health care provider. This action, by the nurse, is an example of:
a.
thinking aloud.
b.
reviewing the literature.
c.
applying knowledge .
d.
role playing.
ANS: C
Nursing practice is based on the application of knowledge to address patient problems. Nurses may "think aloud" as an inner dialogue to examine their thinking. The literature review is used to address knowledge gaps through the review of scholarly journals. A role-play strategy involves assigning learners to different roles based on expected outcomes in a particular setting. Other learners and facilitators observe the role playing, and then all are involved in the debriefing or discussion of the scenario. As with simulation, this approach allows learners to interact in a safe, controlled environment.
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