Clinical judgment
Question
An RN reviews new findings for a client whose recovery has stalled. Arrange the clinical judgment activities in the documented sequence.
Correct order
- Identify relevant findings.
- Determine what the findings mean.
- Rank the possible problems by urgency.
- Consider possible interventions.
- Carry out the chosen intervention.
- Compare the response with the desired outcome.
Answer
1. Identify relevant findings. → 2. Determine what the findings mean. → 3. Rank the possible problems by urgency. → 4. Consider possible interventions. → 5. Carry out the chosen intervention. → 6. Compare the response with the desired outcome.
Rationale
The RN works from the available findings toward an interpretation and a ranked set of concerns. Selecting and performing an intervention precede judging its effect.
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- Adapted from Open RN Nursing Health Promotion: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
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