Judgement and the Nursing Process Flashcards

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Clinical Judgment

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The conclusion, decision, or opinion a nurse makes after they consider the issue, based on critical thinking or clinical reasoning.

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Clinical Reasoning

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Is the process used to consider issues at the patient’s bedside or point of care to prevent or manage a problem.

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Critical thinking

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Is a broad term that includes reasoning inside and outside of the clinical setting.

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Components of Critical Thinking

Seven items outlined in lecture

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  1. Identify priorities
  2. Gather and validate information
  3. Analyze the information
  4. Draw on past experience and knowledge
  5. Maintain flexibility
  6. Consider alternatives
  7. Formulate decisions
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The Nursing Process

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  1. Assessment
  2. Analysis
  3. Planning
  4. Implementation
  5. Evaluation

ADPIE

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How to Use Clincal Judgement

3 outlined in lecture

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  1. Read Over The Case Study or Patient History
  2. Highlight any information you think might be important or pertinent in the care of your patient.
  3. Next break the case down by utilizing the 6 steps in the Nursing Process
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Maslow’s Hierarchy

5 tiers

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  1. Physiological
  2. Safety and Security
  3. Love and Belonging
  4. Esteem
  5. Self-Actualization
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SMART Goal

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  • Specific
  • Measureable
  • Attainable
  • Relevant
  • Timely
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