Which of the following statements is correct for critical thinking in nursing?
A) Involves purposeful, outcome-directed thinking
B) Shows trend and patterns in client status
C) Makes judgment based on conjecture
D) Supplies validation for reimbursement
A
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a. call the physician and voice concerns about the patient's status. b. consult with the charge nurse and ask for his or her opinion. c. continue monitoring the patient, looking for distinct changes. d. document the findings and reassess the patient in an hour.
You are assisting with pre-operative care. Which is correct?
a. Check the person for loose teeth. b. Wigs and hairpins are left on the person. c. The person is allowed to wear fake nails. d. Hearing aids are left in place.
A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order means that
A. you should not disturb the patient for any reason. B. the patient should not be given food or fluids. C. CPR should not be started in the event of cardiac arrest. D. the patient will be donating his organs for transplant.
A patient has a Mantoux tuberculin skin test with a 12-mm area of induration. The patient has a cough, and a chest radiograph is positive
The primary care NP should refer this patient to an infectious disease specialist and should plan to monitor a regimen of: a. isoniazid for 6 months. b. isoniazid and rifapentine. c. isoniazid, rifapentine, and ethambutol. d. isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol.