Aim of this assessment: To discuss and analyse the nursing care of a patient within a critical care environment, utilising the clinical reasoning cycle. Word count: 1500 words Outline of components of assessment: Part 1: You are required to read the below journal article which will help you to understand the theory behind the clinical reasoning cycle. Clinical Reasoning Cycle.pdf Part 2: You are required to read the below case study of a patient who has been admitted to a critical care environment. NiCS-Clinical Reasoning Case Study_Fd-1.pdf You are then required to write a report, utilising the clinical reasoning cycle, to discuss, analyse and justify the nursing care being provided. Please utilise the below headings. These headings have come directly from the above article and there is further information within the article that outlines what should be included under each heading. – Patient situation ~ Please also include what your understanding of why the patient was admitted is. – What further information do you require? – Process information – Identify problems/issues ~ We are not asking you to diagnose here, we are asking you to simply identify the problems/issues you’ve found – Establish goal/s for the shift – Evaluate outcomes ~ How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your care plan? – Reflect on process and new learningShow more
