Author Question: Which of the following best reflects the philosophy of critical thinking as taught by a ... (Read 9 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following best reflects the philosophy of critical thinking as taught by a nurse-teacher to a nursing student?

a. Don't draw subjective inferences about your clientbe more objective.
b. Please think harderI am looking for a single solution.
c. Trust your feelingsdon't be concerned about trying to find a rationale to sup-port your decision.
d. Think about what is important in the situation and make informed decisions about the client's concerns.

Question 2

A patient has been admitted and placed on fall precautions. The nurse explains to the patient that interventions for the precautions include

a. Encouraging visitors in the early evening.
b. Placing all four side rails in the up position.
c. Checking on the patient once a shift.
d. Placing a high risk for falls armband on the patient.

reelove4eva · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The nurse-teacher is asking the nursing student to recognize the importance of an issue and how to make informed decisions with regard to client concerns. Critical thinking involves recognizing an issue, analyzing information about the issue, evaluating the information, and drawing conclu-sions in order to proceed with care in consultation with the client.
Drawing inferences is a specific critical thinking competency used in diagnostic reasoning. The nurse-teacher who tells the nursing student not to draw inferences is not allowing the student to practise competencies necessary for specific critical thinking in clinical situations.
The critical thinker will look beyond a single solution to a problem.
Intuition develops as one's clinical experience increases. The nursing student should examine rationales to make good decisions.

Answer to Question 2

D
Placing a high risk for falls armband on the patient encourages communication among the whole interdisciplinary team. Anyone who interacts with the patient should see this armband, understand its meaning, and assist the patient as necessary. The timing of visitors would not affect falls. All four side rails are considered a restraint and can contribute to falling. Individuals on high risk for fall alerts should be checked frequently, at least every hour.