Which actions by the nurse demonstrate clinical reasoning? ...

[maegan_martin]

Which actions by the nurse demonstrate clinical reasoning? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Basing decisions on intuition
  b. Considering alternative action
  c. Using formal and informal thinking to gather data
  d. Giving deliberate thought to a patient's problem
  e. Developing an outcome focused on optimum patient care

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators for a child health promotion program. Which are included in the leading health indicators? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decrease tobacco use.
  b. Improve immunization rates.
  c. Reduce incidences of cancer.
  d. Increase access to health care.
  e. Decrease the number of eating disorders.

[mirabriestensky]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
Clinical reasoning is a cognitive process that uses formal and informal thinking to gather and analyze patient data, evaluate the significance of the information, and consider alternative actions. Clinical reasoning is a complex developmental process based on rational and deliberate thought and developing an outcome focused on optimum patient care. Clinical reasoning is based on the scientific method of inquiry; it is not based solely on intuition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
The Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators provide a framework for identifying essential components for child health promotion programs designed to prevent future health problems in our nation's children. Some of the leading health indicators include decreasing tobacco use, improving immunization rates, and increasing access to health care. Reducing the incidence of cancer and decreasing the number of eating disorders are not on the list as leading health indicators.