Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment

• 1- desired patient outcome
• 2- characteristics of the problem or nursing diagnosis
(we want to alter the etiology factor, treat the signs and
symptoms, and alter risk factors)
• 3- research base for the intervention (knowing whether
this intervention is appropriate for this patient
• 4- feasibility of doing the intervention (How does it
interaction with other interventions Is it cost and time
effective)
• 5- acceptability of patient
• 6- capability of nurse (You must know rationale, have
required psychological and interpersonal skills and be
able to function within the particular setting to effectively
use health care resources.)