Module 01 Discussion 6 – Clinical
Judgment
Module 01 Discussion 6 – Clinical Judgment
Clinical Judgment is the process of integrating evidence-based
practice, critical-thought, the Nursing Process, knowledge, skills,
and attitudes, as well as application of theory to practice in order
to promote safe, quality care to clients in all settings.
Keeping that in mind, answer the following scenario:
You are the Charge Nurse in a large Urban Emergency
Department (ED). You nursing staff include:
RN with 12 years of Trauma ED experience
New RN with 6 months ED experience
RN from the Medical Surgical floor with 8 years of experience
The following patients are in the ED, which patient will you give to
each of the nurses and why?
A 76-year-old client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident
and has hematuria.
A 38-year-old client with kidney stones complaining of severe
pain.
A 24-year-old diabetic client with an acute urinary tract infection
who will require discharge teaching.
An 80-year-old client that has not had a bowel movement for 4
days.

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