A student in an LPN to RN transition program is at the clinical site and monitoring the vital signs of a patient receiving blood. At 15 minutes into the infusion, the patient begins to complain of itching and shortness of breath. It is evident that the student nurse is developing critical thinking skills when she does which of the following?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The student nurse is developing critical thinking skills of an RN when she connects the idea that the shortness of breath and itching are linked to the infusion and quickly takes action to prevent further harm to the patient.

A Student in an LPN to RN Transition Program Is