Asked by Denisse Rodas on Mar 10, 2024
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A nurse is caring for a patient who underwent an above-the-knee amputation that requires a dressing change,a skill the nurse has never done.The nurse asks another nurse to help with the dressing change for the amputated leg.The nurse is demonstrating which critical thinking attitude?
A) Humility
B) Confidence
C) Risk-taking
D) Fairness
Above-The-Knee Amputation
A surgical procedure to remove a leg above the knee joint due to injury or disease.
Dressing Change
The process of removing an old wound dressing and applying a new, clean one to promote healing and prevent infection.
Critical Thinking Attitude
The disposition to engage in thoughtful analysis and ask questions rather than accepting information at face value, essential in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
- Manifest awareness of the attitudes integral to critical thinking in nursing practice.
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Learning Objectives
- Manifest awareness of the attitudes integral to critical thinking in nursing practice.
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