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CORALGRILL2014

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on: Jul 22, 2018
When using critical thinking, nurses need to incorporate their cognitive skills and:
 
  A. integrity.
  B. attitude.
  C. reflection.
  D. assessment.

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The infection control nurse is presenting an in-service presentation on infection prevention and control. A participating nurse identifies what patient as most susceptible to acquiring an infection?
 
  A. 81-year-old patient with a fractured hip
  B. 10-month-old patient with a first-degree burned hand
  C. 40-year-old patient with a recent uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  D. 16-year-old athlete with a repair of the medial collateral ligament


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Integrity refers to the ability to demonstrate honesty and a willingness to admit to mistakes or inconsistencies. When reflecting, one purposefully thinks about or recalls a situation to discover purpose or meaning. Assessment involves the act of collecting pertinent patient data.

Answer to Question 2

A
Even though each patient presents a risk of infection, when a person ages, there are normal physiological changes that influence susceptibility to infection.


CORALGRILL2014

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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