Nursing Process (Treas 2, 3)

define clinical judgement

process that promotes safe client care decisions/outcomes

what makes up clinical judgement?

critical thinking and clinical reasoning + evidence-based practice

define clinical reasoning

critical thinking applied to a specific patient

define critical thinking

systematic, logical, open to question/reflection = used to ensure safe nursing practice/ensure quality care

what are the steps of the nursing process?

1) assessment

2) diagnosis

3) planning outcomes/solutions/interventions

4) interventions

5) evaluation

what is evidence-based practice and why is it important?

= scientific, clinically relevant research

that guides efficient, proper patient care for maximum results

what are the steps of evidence-based practice (research)?

1) ask a question

2) collect current evidence (compare/contrast)

3) appraise literature, pick the best/most relevant ones = articles published w/in 5 years, case studies/(randomized) controlled trials/systematic review of general results/expert review/qualitative or descriptive studies

4) apply findings

5) evaluate

6) disseminate information (sharing with others)