Asked by Kristine Joy Gabalfin on Sep 25, 2024
A nurse is caring for a patient in a long-term care facility who has not been sleeping well. She notes that the patient is new to the facility, has been refusing therapy, and is also not eating well. The nurse interprets this to mean that the patient has been having trouble adjusting. The nurse decides to meet with the patient's care team. The team decides to assess the patient's willingness to participate in group recreational activities, The patient agrees to participate. After 1 week, the nurse reevaluates the plan of care and notes that the patient has been sleeping much better. Which of the following terms best describe processes used in the nurse's plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Clinical judgment
B) Evidence-based practice
C) The nursing process
D) Collaborative care planning
E) Positive reward process
Clinical Judgment
The process by which healthcare professionals make decisions regarding the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients, based on their knowledge, experience, and patient information.
Evidence-Based Practice
The integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the decision-making process for patient care.
Collaborative Care Planning
A patient-centered approach involving multi-disciplinary teams in the planning and implementation of health care strategies.
- Utilize clinical judgment and the nursing process to adapt patient care strategies.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize clinical judgment and the nursing process to adapt patient care strategies.