Answer to Question 1
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Through clinical judgment, the nurse makes decisions on whether to proceed with or revise a course of action. The inquiry (investigational or exploratory) subprocess necessary for sound clinical judgment is critical thinking.
Answer to Question 2
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Reasoned thought is discriminating and prudent and does not allow emotion, feelings, or preju-dices to skew decisions. Individuals who practice reasoned thought recognize when negative factors may be interfering with their ability to think clearly.
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Clinical indicators of abuse
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Administrative and Clinical Procedures for the Canadian Health Professional, 4/E
Evaluation of sleep complaints and pertinent clinical history