Author Question: As student nurses progress through the program, they will be able to identify characteristics and ... (Read 29 times)

fahad · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

As student nurses progress through the program, they will be able to identify characteristics and examples of critical thinking, such as: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. A colleague's statement regarding the criminality of abortion.
2. Noting personal opinion as such and separating it from problem solving.
3. Asking questions to obtain more information to use when applying reasoning to a situation or problem.
4. Being able to separate facts from inferences.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client admitted for control of unstable angina. The nurse answers the call bell and the client reports severe pain (10 on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being worst) in the left leg.

The nurse assesses the left leg and finds it cold, pale, and pulseless, with no popliteal, dorsalis pedis, or posterior tibial pulse by palpation or Doppler. The nurse's priority intervention is to: 1. Elevate the leg and apply heat.
2. Have the client walk to improve circulation.
3. Notify the RN or physician immediately.
4. Administer an analgesic to control pain.

Missbam101 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4
Rationale 1: This would be an example of egocentric thinking or opinion.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: This client has complete occlusion of arterial supply to the left leg, and requires rapid surgical intervention to prevent loss of the leg secondary to ischemia. The nurse should notify the RN or physician immediately, so plans can be implemented to take the client to surgery.