A registered nurse is caring for a 68-year-old patient in the trauma unit who had been involved in a motor vehicle accident
Although the patient denied pain, during the nurse's assessment, she observed that he groaned when moving and was protective of his right arm. She believed the patient had pain and reported it to the health care provider who ordered a radiograph of his right arm. The radiograph revealed a fractured humerus. This is best described as which of the following? A. Intuition
B. Critical thinking
C. Nursing process
D. Reflection
B
Critical thinking is the active, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine one's thinking and the thinking of others. It involves recognizing that an issue (e.g., patient problem) exists, analyzing information related to the issue (e.g., clinical data about a patient), evaluating information (including assumptions and evidence), and drawing conclusions.
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A) constipation. B) dry mouth. C) fatigue. D) hypotension.
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A) loss of cells in the sinoatrial nodes. B) increased peripheral resistance. C) hypertension. D) atherosclerosis.
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A) "Eating two large meals a day, instead of three." B) "Eliminating bothersome foods will help." C) "Sleeping flat without pillows is beneficial." D) "Taking a nap after meals, when possible."