Author Question: Nurses apply critical thinking to clinical reasoning and judgment in their nursing practice every ... (Read 148 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Nurses apply critical thinking to clinical reasoning and judgment in their nursing practice every day. Which of the following are characteristics of this practice? Select all that apply.

A) It is guided by standards, policies and procedures, ethics codes, and laws.
B) It is based on principles of nursing process, problem solving, and the scientific method.
C) It carefully identifies the key problems, issues, and risks involved.
D) It is driven by the nurse's need to document competent, efficient care.
E) It calls for strategies that make the most of human potential.

Question 2

The nurse, after gathering data, analyzes the information to derive meaning. The nurse is involved in which phase of the nursing process?

A) Planning
B) Diagnosis
C) Implementation
D) Outcome identification

pami445 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, E
Critical thinking is guided by standards, policies and procedures, ethics codes, and laws; is based on principles of nursing process, problem solving, and the scientific method; and carefully identifies the key problems, issues, and risks involved. It is driven by client, family, and community needs, as well as nurses' needs to give competent, efficient care (e.g., streamlining paperwork to free nurses for client care). It calls for strategies that make the most of human potential and compensate for problems created by human nature. It is constantly re-evaluating, self-correcting, and striving to improve.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The diagnosis phase involves the analysis of information and deriving the meaning from the analysis. The planning phase involves preparing a care plan and directing the nursing staff in providing care. The implementation phase involves initiation, evaluation of response to the plan, record of nursing actions, and client response to actions. Outcome identification involves formulating and documenting measurable, realistic, client-focused goals.