The Use of Critical Thinking Skills During the Assessment Phase

question 5

Multiple Choice

The use of critical thinking skills during the assessment phase of the nursing process ensures that the nurse

• A)Completes a comprehensive database.
• B)Identifies pertinent nursing diagnoses.
• C)Intervenes on the basis of patient goals and priorities of care.
• D)Determines whether outcomes have been achieved.

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Definitions:

Break-even Formula

A calculation to determine when a business or product will be able to cover its costs and begin to make a profit.

Fixed Costs

Business expenses that remain constant regardless of the volume of goods or services produced, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Unit Variable Costs

The cost associated with producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Price Equation

A formula representing the determinants of the price of a good or service, including production costs, competition, demand, and supply.