« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is preparing to restart a patient's intravenous line and discovers that the patient has no ... (Read 69 times)

nautica902

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is preparing to restart a patient's intravenous line and discovers that the patient has no usable veins in either arm. To solve this problem, the nurse should:
 
  a. discuss the problem with the nurse in charge.
  b. not start the intravenous line.
  c. conduct an internet search for infusion journal articles.
  d. contact the physician and report the concern.

Question 2

The nurse has been hired for her first job and is nervous about making errors in clinical judgment. It is important for the nurse to realize that clinical reasoning and the ability to make decisions in a clinical setting:
 
  a. has been instilled in the content covered in nursing school.
  b. is solely based in clinical experience.
  c. develops over time with increased knowledge and expertise.
  d. is an expectation of all nurses regardless of experience.


iceage

  • Guest
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Whether in an academic setting or in the clinical area, discussion of a problem, issue, or situation with colleagues may improve critical thinking. Through dialogue with others who have expertise or experience with the issue being faced, knowledge gaps can be filled, erroneous assumptions exposed, and unconscious biases addressed. Not starting the intravenous line is not an option at this point. A literature review to gain published information about intravenous complications may be appropriate after the patient's concern has been addressed. Initially contacting the physician without fully exploring the options for alternate insertion sites is neither wise nor recommended.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Clinical reasoning uses critical thinking, knowledge, and experience to develop solutions to problems and make decisions in a clinical setting. A nurse's clinical-reasoning skills develop over time with increased knowledge and expertise.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.

Patient Teaching Methods Cont. Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Reputable Websites for Patient Education Cont. Reputable Websites for Patient Education Cont.
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Patient having glaucoma test. Patient having glaucoma test.
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS. Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS. Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.
Video: Chemical Messengers Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library