Strategies, Techniques, & Approaches to Critical Thinking

A Clinical Judgment Workbook for Nurses

7th Edition - February 10, 2021
Author: Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 6 1 2 6 - 3
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 7 4 3 2 - 4

Develop the clinical nursing judgment you need to succeed on the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) and in clinical practice! Strategies, Techniques, & Approaches to Cr… Read more

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Develop the clinical nursing judgment you need to succeed on the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) and in clinical practice! Strategies, Techniques, & Approaches to Critical Thinking: A Clinical Judgment Workbook for Nurses, 7th Edition uses a case-based, workbook format to help you build clinical judgment skills. The clear, step-by-step approach helps you learn and apply essential nursing knowledge, guiding you through increasingly sophisticated levels of critical thinking, clinical judgment, priority setting, and decision making. From respected educator Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo, this edition adds updates to reflect the NGN and continues to emphasize QSEN competencies, interprofessional collaboration, and nursing leadership and delegation. More than 100 clinical situations help you practice clinical judgment!

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
To The Student
Dedication
Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Knowledge Application
1-1 Professional Nursing Practice
1-2 Vital Signs
1-3 Temperature
1-4 Pulse
1-5 Respiration
1-6 Blood Pressure
1-7 Pain Assessment
1-8 Body Mechanics
1-9 Hygiene
1-10 Infection Control/Transmission of Organisms
1-11 Skin Integrity
1-12 Communication
1-13 Introduction to the Assessment Process
1-14 Basic Physical Assessment
1-15 Using SBAR to Report Patient Status
1-16 Documentation
1-17 Self-Concept
1-18 Cultural Aspects of Nursing
1-19 Developing Culturally Competent Care
1-20 Introduction to Formulating a Nursing Diagnosis
1-21 Formulating a Nursing Diagnosis
1-22 Assessment of the Elderly Patient
1-23 Caring for the Surgical Patient
1-24 Wound Assessment
1-25 Wound Dressings
1-26 The Patient with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
1-27 Elimination – Urinary
1-28 Elimination – Bowel
1-29 General Nutrition
1-30 Gastrointestinal Tract
1-31 Diabetes Mellitus
1-32 Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
1-33 Insulin Therapy
1-34 Legal Considerations in Nursing Practice
1-35 Review Questions
SECTION 2 Priority Setting and Decision Making
2-1 Standards of Professional Performance
2-2 The Patient Undergoing Surgery
2-3 The Patient with an Intestinal Obstruction
2-4 The Patient with a Colostomy
2-5 The Patient with Colon Cancer
2-6 The Patient with Total Parenteral Nutrition
2-7 The Patient With Cirrhosis of the Liver
2-8 The Patient with Hepatic Encephalopathy
2-9 The Patient with Diabetes Mellitus
2-10 The Patient Undergoing Hemodialysis
2-11 The Patient with Peripheral Arterial Disease
2-12 The Patient with Chest Pain
2-13 The Patient with Heart Failure
2-14 The Patient with a Stroke
2-15 The Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
2-16 The Patient with a Chest Tube
2-17 The Patient with Urosepsis
2-18 The Patient with a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
2-19 The Patient Receiving a Blood Transfusion
2-20 The Patient with Neutropenia
2-21 The Patient with a Hip Fracture
2-22 The Patient with a Fractured Tibia
2-23 The Patient with Cataract Surgery
2-24 The Patient with a Seizure Disorder
2-25 The Patient with a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order
2-26 Legal Considerations
SECTION 3 Clinical Judgment Model Application
3-1 Patient with Small Bowel Resection
3-2 Patient with GI Bleed and ETOH Abuse
3-3 Patient with Dehydration, Fever, Do-Not-Resuscitate Order
3-4 Patient with Fractured Tibia and Asthma
3-5 Patient with Pancreatitis and Central Line
3-6 Patient with a Head Trauma
3-7 Sensitive Postmortem Care
3-8 Patient Falling with Complications
3-9 Patient with Hypertension and Medication Error
3-10 Elderly Patient with MRSA
3-11 Patient with Viral Hepatitis
3-12 Patient with Prostate Cancer and Medication Error
3-13 Patient with Mastectomy and IV Fluid Overload
3-14 Patient with HF and Digoxin Toxicity
3-15 Patient with Hip Fracture and DVT
3-16 Patient Diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolus and on Anticoagulant Therapy
3-17 Patient with Signs and Symptoms of Postop Complications
3-18 Patient with Cellulitis Develops Angina
3-19 Patient with Turp and NS Irrigation
3-20 Patient with TAH and Epidural Catheter
3-21 Culturally Competent Nursing Care
3-22 Patient with Anthrax Exposure
SECTION 4 Management and Leadership
4-1 Mentoring and Nursing Management
4-2 Working Through the Change Process
4-3 Teamwork and Delegation
4-4 Practice and Ethical Issues
4-5 Teamwork and Collaboration
4-6 Advocating Cultural Competency and Sensitivity
4-7 Recognizing and Dealing with Incivility
SECTION 5 Applying Clinical Judgment Skills to NCLEX® Exam Questions
SECTION 6 Professional Nursing Practice
6-1 Quality Nursing Practice Situation #1
6-2 Quality Nursing Practice Situation #2
6-3 Quality Nursing Practice Situation #3
SECTION 7 Applying Clinical Judgment Skills
7-1 Working with Decision Making
7-2 Working with Priority Setting
7-3 Key Competencies for the Professional Nurse
7-4 Key Competencies for the Professional Nurse
7-5 Key Competencies for the Professional Nurse
7-6 Key Competencies for the Professional Nurse
APPENDIX A 2021–2023 Nanda Diagnoses used in The STAT Book
Quick Reference to Interprofessional Education and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice