NUR 200: Critical Thinking Case Study Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

Assessing systematically and comprehensively - use a systematic method of assessment so no important information is missed Checking accuracy & reliability - Actions based on inaccurate or unreliable information could cause harm to patient Clustering related data - Grouping together information with a common theme to determine issues, problems/concerns Comparing & Contrasting - Allows for recognition of subtle differences between situations Determining the importance of information - Ability to determine importance/significance of a patient information to current situation Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant - Recognizing information that is pertinent to a particular problem Gathering Complete & Accurate Data - Data collected from all sources as the basis for identifying issues, problems/concerns Identifying assumptions - Arriving at a conclusion without supporting evidence Identifying signs & symptoms - Indicates when a situation is abnormal or has changed Judging how much ambiguity is acceptable - Nursing judgment based on acceptable normal ranges that may vary depending on a patient situation Managing Potential Complications - Plan nursing interventions to decrease the risk of predicted future complicationsPredicting - Look at the big picture for potential future complications Recognizing inconsistencies - Data that does not match may indicate additional problems Reflect - Evaluating patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of interventions Respond - Carrying out nursing skills and effective communication when providing patient care