A Female Client 89 Years of Age Has Been Admitted

question 19

Multiple Choice

A female client 89 years of age has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. She has become constipated in recent days, in spite of maintaining a high fluid intake and taking oral stool softeners. She admits to her nurse that the problem is rooted in the fact that she feels mortified to attempt a bowel movement on a commode at her bedside where staff and other clients can hear her. The nurse should respond by modifying which of the following resources?

• A) Environment
• B) Personnel
• C) Equipment
• D) Patient and visitors

Conceptualize the traditional and contemporary views on reason, including its relationship with emotion.

Identify different components and strategies of reason.

Analyze the role of emotion in critical thought and reasoning.

Distinguish between various philosophical and theological perspectives relating to reason, faith, and their interplay.

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking

The process of analyzing and evaluating information or arguments in a disciplined and reflective manner to arrive at a reasoned judgment.

Emergent Thinking

The process of developing unique patterns of thought or solutions that arise from the interaction and synergy of simpler components.

Speculation

The process of forming theories or conjectures about a subject without firm evidence.

Introspection

Introspection involves examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations to gain insight.