The use of diagnostic reasoning involves a rigorous approach to ...

[audie]

The use of diagnostic reasoning involves a rigorous approach to clinical practice and demonstrates that critical thinking cannot be done in what way?
 
  A. Logically
  B. Haphazardly
  C. Independently
  D. In a vacuum

Question 2

Multidisciplinary team members use a critical pathway to monitor the patient's progress. This is an example of using a critical pathway as a:
 
  A. documentation tool.
  B. method to track changes.
  C. way to format the nursing process.
  D. substitute for a Kardex form.

[aham8f]

Answer to Question 1

B
Diagnostic reasoning is a process of using gathered data to logically explain a clinical judgment. The information a nurse collects leads to determining the status of a patients condition and to select proper therapies.

Answer to Question 2

A
Variances track patient outcomes when the patient deviates from the critical path plan.
Critical pathways summarize the standardized plan of care. A critical path includes plans to address patient problems, key interventions, and expected outcomes for the patient with a specific disease or condition.

[audie]

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[aham8f]

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