What is the least effective decision-making process - establishing assumptions
what does the trial-and-error method of problem solving lack -
... [Show More] exactness
The research process of problem solving is - most effective when used by experienced nurses
why is the nursing process method used in nursing - it creates interaction between client and nurse, used to set healthcare needs and goals and plans, and works well in all environments
what does critical thinking allow nurses to do during emergencies - recognize important cues
child cannot grasp the mechanics behind a spirometer so the nurse uses balloons and jar of bubbles instead, what does this represent - creativity and critical thinking
what does it mean when a nurse has a feeling of something going wrong or happening - intuition
a nurse observes a gsw patient and assumes the client is at an increased risk for hypovolemic shock after observing the blood spurting out of the wound. what is this an example of - inductive reasoning
while attending a nursing educator conference a nursing instructor obtains information about the use of concept maps and pathways. the instructor returns to work and uses these techniques, what does this show? - creating an environment that supports critical thinking
what is the definition of the nursing process - systematic rational method of planning and providing individualized nursing care
how are nursing cognitive skills learned - through reading and applying health related literature
what nursing process phase identified the most current scope and standards of nursing practice thats not recognized by the NCLEX - outcomes identifications and diagnosis
during the interview phase, what will the nurse consider may have a cultural implication? - physical distance between the nurse and client and seating arrangement
what is an example of an open-ended question that the nurse may use in the interview process - how have you been feeling lately
what is the name of the head to toe approach during a physical assessment - cephalocaudal
what framework is based on 11 functional health patterns and collects data about dysfunctional and functional behavior - Gordons functional health patterns
after health history and physical assessment, the nurse identifies discrepancies in the information. what is this process - validating [Show Less]