Author Question: A registered nurse is caring for a 68-year-old patient in the trauma unit who had been involved in a ... (Read 53 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

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

Question 2

A patient states that he cannot afford health care insurance. What is the best form of insurance available to him?

A. Medicaid
B. Medicare
C. Private insurance
D. A managed care organization

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

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

A
Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program. Private insurance is a fee-for-service plan. A managed care organization (MCO) provides care to a specific group of voluntarily enrolled patients. Medicaid is for those who cannot afford insurance.