Question

the nurse is caring for a group of clients. what action(s) should the nurse take to demonstrate effective clinical judgment? select all that apply. answers: a - f a reassess a client after administering prescribed treatments b identify abnormal breath sounds during lung auscultation c recognize the significance of severe abdominal pain d detect the presence of hypotension as a potential complication e rely on intuition and personal beliefs to make decisions

Explanation:

Clinical judgment in nursing involves evidence - based and rational actions. Reassessing a client after treatment (A) helps evaluate treatment effectiveness. Identifying abnormal breath sounds (B), recognizing significance of abdominal pain (C), and detecting potential complications like hypotension (D) are all part of careful assessment and clinical reasoning. Relying on intuition and personal beliefs (E) is not a reliable way to make decisions in a clinical setting as it lacks objectivity and evidence - base.

Answer:

A. Reassess a client after administering prescribed treatments
B. Identify abnormal breath sounds during lung auscultation
C. Recognize the significance of severe abdominal pain
D. Detect the presence of hypotension as a potential complication