Question

A nurse is prioritizing client care after receiving change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first? 1. A client who is scheduled for an abdominal x-ray and is awaiting transport. 2.A client who has an order for discharge. 3.A client who received oral pain medication 30 mins ago. 4.A client who told an assistive personnel he is short of breath

Answer 1

Answer: Interlretive thinking about the patients needs or concerns, enables the nurse to adjust interventions and cate based on patients response to previous care

Combination of reasoned thinking, openness to alternatives, an ability to reflect and a desire to seek the truth

An important aspect of critical thinking is the process of identifying and checking your assumptions.

Critical thinkers are flexible, nonjudgmental, inquisitive, honest, and intrerested in seeking the truth

Critical thinking helps you know what is important about each patients situation

To be a safe and competent nurse, you must be able to apply your knowledge and skills in caring for patients

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