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joe

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What is the second component of critical thinking in the critical thinking model?
 
  a. Experience
  b. Competencies
  c. Specific knowledge
  d. Diagnostic reasoning

Question 2

The patient comes to the emergency department after having been in the sun for an extended period. The nurse also determines that the patient is taking a diuretic. Heatstroke is suspected. For which of the following does the nurse observe?
 
  a. Diaphoresis
  b. Confusion
  c. Temperature of 36C
  d. Decreased heart rate


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

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A Experience is the second component of critical thinking in the critical thinking model.
B The third component of the critical thinking model is competencies.
C Specific knowledge base is the first component of the critical thinking model.
D Diagnostic reasoning is a specific critical thinking competency in clinical situations.

Answer to Question 2

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A The most important sign of heatstroke is hot, dry skin, not diaphoresis. Victims of heatstroke do not sweat because of severe electrolyte loss and hypothalamic malfunction.
B Confusion is a symptom of heatstroke, along with delirium, nausea, muscle cramps, visual disturbances, giddiness, and even incontinence, as well as hot, dry skin.
C A normal temperature is between 36C to 38C. With heatstroke, the patient's body temperature may reach as high as 45C.
D The heart rate is increased with heatstroke, not decreased.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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