Question

A nurse is caring for a client in the ER who was injured in a snowmobile accident. The nurse documents the following

client data: uncontrollable shivering, weakness, pale and cold skin. Th nurse suspects the client is experiencing
hypothermia. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes a heart rate of 53 BPM and core internal temperature of 90°F,
which confirms the initial diagnosis. The nurse then devises a plan of care and continues to monitor the client to evaluate
the outcomes. This nurse is using which of the following types of problem solving in her care of this client?
A) Trial-and-error
B) Scientific
C) Intuitive
D) Critical thinking

Answer 1

The nurse is using the scientific method to solve the problem in her care of the client with hypothermia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse is using the scientific method to solve the problem in her care of the client with hypothermia. The scientific method involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting further assessments and gathering data to confirm or refute the hypothesis. In this case, the nurse observed symptoms of hypothermia and conducted a further assessment to confirm the diagnosis by measuring the client's heart rate and core internal temperature.