The nursing instructor asks the student to review a client's arterial blood gas and decide on a course of action based on the results of the lab report and the student's current assessment of the client
The client is diaphoretic and pale, with rapid respirations. Which level of cognitive thinking would the student demonstrate in answering the instructor's question? 1. Knowledge
2. Comprehension
3. Application
4. Analysis
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Rationale 1: The student would have to relate the lab value to the client's current condition, and formulate and put the entire picture together to create a plan of care. Knowledge of blood gas results would not be enough to help the student form a plan of action. Comprehension of a blood gas will not help the student address the current client needs. Application requires only that the student apply knowledge in the current situation.
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