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daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which action indicates a nurse is using critical thinking for implementation of nursing care to patients?

a. Determines whether an intervention is correct and appropriate for the given situation
b. Reads over the steps and performs a procedure despite lack of clinical competency
c. Establishes goals for a particular patient without assessment
d. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing a patient's care plan. Which information will the nurse identify as a nursing intervention?

a. The patient will ambulate in the hallway twice this shift using crutches correctly.
b. Impaired physical mobility related to inability to bear weight on right leg.
c. Provide assistance while the patient walks in the hallway twice this shift with crutches.
d. The patient is unable to bear weight on right lower extremity.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
As you implement interventions, use critical thinking to confirm whether the interventions are correct and still appropriate for a patient's clinical situation. You are responsible for having the necessary knowledge and clinical competency to perform interventions for your patients safely and effectively. The nurse needs to recognize the safety hazards of performing an intervention without clinical competency and seek assistance from another nurse. The nurse cannot evaluate interventions until they are implemented. Patients need ongoing assessment before establishing goals because patient conditions can change very rapidly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C