Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
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• Some of the reasons for failure to meet expected<br />
outcomes include:<br />
• Changes in the patient's condition that<br />
supersede the plan of care.<br />
• The need for more time to see if the outcome<br />
can be met.<br />
• Gaps in assessment data<br />
• Errors in identification of problems or nursing<br />
diagnoses.<br />
• Unrealistic or vague expected outcomes and<br />
plans.<br />
• Lack of patient input in the plan of care.