The nurse finds a patient unresponsive in bed. After assessing that the patient is breathing and has a pulse, the nurse raises the head of the bed and measure the oxygen saturation level. Which aspect of the wisdom-in-action framework did the nurse demonstrate?
A) Setting
B) Environment
C) Personal factor
D) Insight and intuition
D) Insight and intuition
Explanation: A) The setting is an antecedent to wisdom.
B) The environment is an antecedent to wisdom.
C) Personal factors are antecedents to wisdom.
D) The nurse assessed the patient first for breathing and circulation. Raising the head of the bed reduces intracranial pressure, which could be causing the unresponsiveness. Measuring oxygen saturation helps determine if the unresponsiveness could be caused by a low oxygen level. The nurse is demonstrating problem-solving or using knowledge and previous experience to guide actions.
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