The nurse is preparing to administer an anticoagulant when the patient says, "Why do I have these bruises on my arms?" The nurse reviews the patient's blood tests and notes an abnormal bleeding time. When the nurse then decides to hold the medication and notify the health care provider, the nurse recognizes this to be an example of which action?

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Nursing practice is based on the application of knowledge to address patient problems. In this case, the nurse is able to connect the medication, physical signs and laboratory data to determine a course of action. Nurses may "think aloud" as an inner dialogue to examine their thinking. The literature review is used to address knowledge gaps through the review of scholarly journals. A role-play strategy involves assigning learners to different roles based on expected outcomes in a particular setting. Other learners and facilitators observe the role playing, and then all are involved in the debriefing or discussion of the scenario.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Anticoagulant When the Patient