Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet For Marianne's Care
Critical Thinking Caps Brenda Anglin Terri Bolger Bonnie Harris Cheryl Jackson University of Phoenix Professional Nursing Practice NUR/391 Patty De Bruin, MSN, CNP, ONP-C December 10, 2012
Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet
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What pieces of information are needed to assist the family in making a decision regarding Marianne’s care?
Many of the pieces of information needed to assist Marianne’s family in making decisions in her care were included in the case study. The first thing we would need to know is if Marianne has a plan in place in case of a situation like this such as a living will or advance directive. Sometime’s people make …show more content…
This may cause conflict between nurse and patient. Upon admission to a hospital or emergency room, the nurse should assess if the patient has an advance health directive. This is used to specify their wishes for healthcare decisions. There are three types; a living will which allows patient to omit or refuse medical treatment in the event of terminal illness, unconsciousness, or vegetative state. Durable power of attorney allows patient to appoint a surrogate or proxy to make medical decisions for them when unable to. Also medical or physician directives can apply to any illness or injury when a patient is …show more content…
The decision of collaboration with varying morals and values balances the field of decision to arrive at a supportive, peace-driven statement for the patient and family. In this case, it is an end-of-life decision where there is no point of return. The gravity of it is deep and the emotions run deeper. During the process of reflective thinking and outcome based information, the groundwork of the committee’s moral and ethical values is laid. Feelings are turned into objective ideas so the family is empowered and emotionally supported. Personal feelings are left outside the door with full respect of patient rights and probable outcome discussed inside. “The process of critical thinking by the nurse is driven by the patient and family” (Chitty & Black, 2011, p.173). The goal is to bring a supportive position and point of care to the patient and family. When one walks out the committee room, each has a resolve that the decision reached is “for the inherent worth and human dignity of every individual” (“Ache.org.”,
Critical Thinking Caps Worksheet
White cap:
What pieces of information are needed to assist the family in making a decision regarding Marianne’s care?
Many of the pieces of information needed to assist Marianne’s family in making decisions in her care were included in the case study. The first thing we would need to know is if Marianne has a plan in place in case of a situation like this such as a living will or advance directive. Sometime’s people make …show more content…
This may cause conflict between nurse and patient. Upon admission to a hospital or emergency room, the nurse should assess if the patient has an advance health directive. This is used to specify their wishes for healthcare decisions. There are three types; a living will which allows patient to omit or refuse medical treatment in the event of terminal illness, unconsciousness, or vegetative state. Durable power of attorney allows patient to appoint a surrogate or proxy to make medical decisions for them when unable to. Also medical or physician directives can apply to any illness or injury when a patient is …show more content…
The decision of collaboration with varying morals and values balances the field of decision to arrive at a supportive, peace-driven statement for the patient and family. In this case, it is an end-of-life decision where there is no point of return. The gravity of it is deep and the emotions run deeper. During the process of reflective thinking and outcome based information, the groundwork of the committee’s moral and ethical values is laid. Feelings are turned into objective ideas so the family is empowered and emotionally supported. Personal feelings are left outside the door with full respect of patient rights and probable outcome discussed inside. “The process of critical thinking by the nurse is driven by the patient and family” (Chitty & Black, 2011, p.173). The goal is to bring a supportive position and point of care to the patient and family. When one walks out the committee room, each has a resolve that the decision reached is “for the inherent worth and human dignity of every individual” (“Ache.org.”,