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?

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The nurse is using scientific problem solving by collecting data, analyzing the findings, and arriving at a conclusion based on evidence-based practice. The nurse uses objective data such as the heart rate and internal temperature to confirm the diagnosis of hypothermia and then devises a plan of care based on established standards of care.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client in the ER