Figure 23.1 The lungs are the core of the respiratory system, which moves oxygen into the body and waste gases out. (attribution: Copyright Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY 4.0 license) Chapter Outline 23.1 Introduction to the Upper Respiratory System 23.2 Introduction to the…
Note: These values could change slightly based on parameters set by specific healthcare facilities Complete Blood Count (CBC) Red blood cell (RBC) 4.5 – 5.0 million cells/mm3 (female)4.7 – 6.2 million cells/mm3 (male) White blood cell (WBC) 4,500 – 11,000 cells/mm3 Hemoglobin…
28.1 Clinical Judgment Measurement Model Historically, nursing was often viewed as a task-oriented career, but in recent years, the profession has grown in terms of autonomy and clinical judgment. Some of this growth was due to the development of the CJMM,…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: In this section, we will examine the critical thinking and clinical decision-making used in Unfolding Case Study #3, previously provided in Chapter 15 General Survey, Anthropometric Measurement, and…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Thinking is something we usually do subconsciously, because we are not usually “thinking about thinking.” However, with the ever-increasing autonomy being afforded to nurses, there is also…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Historically, nursing was often viewed as a “task-oriented” career, meaning that nurses were to take orders from physicians without question and carry out nursing tasks. These tasks…
Figure 28.1 Critical thinking in nursing is a goal-oriented, outcome-directed thought process used to improve patient care outcomes. (credit: modification of work “220202-A-QC081-993.JPG” Army Spc. Logan Ludwig/Joint Base San Antonio, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 28.1 Clinical Judgment Measurement Model 28.2 Developing Critical Thinking Skills…
A 23-year-old female presents to the emergency department with vomiting and abdominal pain. She describes it as “severe pain at her belly button” and is now radiating to the RLQ. The pain is described as cramping that started over 12…
1. Why is the abdomen assessed in a different order than other body systems? 2. When documenting your findings, how do you describe objective findings? 3. When assessing the abdomen for abdominal distention, why is it important to get a…
1. During an initial assessment, the patient admits to the nurse that she drinks alcohol daily and is now experiencing abdominal swelling in the RUQ. The nurse suspects enlargement of which organ? 2. A patient is asking why the nurse…