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tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Successful critical thinking requires synthesis of knowledge, experience, information gathered from patients, critical thinking attitudes, and intellectual and professional standards.

Once the assessment has been done, it is important for the nurse to understand that
a. The nursing diagnoses never change.
b. The patient's condition never changes.
c. Critical thinking is ongoing.
d. Hygiene needs to become a simple routine.

Question 2

A number of factors influence a patient's personal preferences for hygiene. Because of this, it is important for the nurse to realize that

a. No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner.
b. It is important to standardize a patient's hygienic practices.
c. Hygiene care is always routine and expected.
d. Hygiene is not the time to learn about patient needs.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A patient's condition is always changing, requiring ongoing critical thinking and changing of nursing diagnoses. Because hygienic care is so important for a patient to feel comfortable, refreshed, and renewed, the nurse should avoid making hygiene care a simple routine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner; it is important to individualize the patient's care based on knowing about the patient's unique hygiene practices and preferences. Hygiene care is never routine; this care requires intimate contact with the patient and communication skills to promote the therapeutic relationship. In addition, during hygiene, the nurse should take time to learn about the patient's health promotion practices and needs, emotional needs, and health care education needs.