Davis Advantage - Chapter 2 & 8 – Practice

A client tells the nurse that the hospital food is "terrible." The nurse asks what foods the client would prefer based on his cultural customs. She then contacts the dietary department to determine whether adjustments can be made. After the next meal, the nurse asks the client whether the food has improved. - CRITICAL THINKING CORRECT. The nurse has identified a problem, assessed the client's individual needs, made adjustments to care, and evaluated whether the changes were effective. A nurse decides to place the intravenous catheter into the client's left arm because he is right handed. - CRITICAL THINKING CORRECT. Taking patient considerations into account when inserting an intravenous catheter demonstrates critical thinking. How can a student develop critical-thinking skills? Select all that apply. Play "what if?" multiple times a day. Question each test item, asking why it was incorrect. Study with a peer to compare class notes. Complete all of the questions at the end of the book chapter. Come to class daily. - Play "what if?" multiple times a day. Question each test item, asking why it was incorrect. Name a common belief of critical thinkers. Current policies are best practices. You shouldn't believe everything you're told. Decisions should be implemented quickly and decisively. Decisions should be based on the most current research. - The nurse completes the critical-thinking process but the client's care outcome has been only partially met. What should be the nurse's next action? Consider the process complete. Share the process with a peer so he or she can make decisions the same way