Asked by sahil sharma on Jul 09, 2024
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The patient appears to be in no apparent distress, but vital signs taken by assistive personnel reveal an extremely low pulse. The nurse then auscultates an apical pulse and asks the patient whether there is any history of heart problems. The nurse is utilizing which critical thinking skill?
A) Evaluation
B) Explanation
C) Interpretation
D) Self-regulation
Auscultates
The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, to assess the condition of organs or detect abnormalities.
Apical Pulse
Heartbeat as listened to with the bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope placed on the apex of the heart.
Critical Thinking Skill
The ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an informed conclusion.
- Pinpoint and implement fitting evaluative thinking traits and skills in the provision of patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and implement fitting evaluative thinking traits and skills in the provision of patient care.
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