Clinical Reasoning Activity
Write a 1000-1250-word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be seven sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) references in your essay. Make sure to reference them using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Based on the case study for Mrs. Butler focusing on bowel elimination.
Knowledge
Describe different elimination concerns.
What is the concern for Mrs. Butler?
Explain the answers to each of the case study questions in Sherpath.
What are some nursing concerns as it relates to elimination?
Skills
What type of elimination skills will you implement in future clinicals?
Attitude
Spend about five minutes journaling your thoughts on elimination, patient and nursing concerns.
How will you treat your patient with dignity and respect while working through elimination concerns?
What will you do in your nursing practice to keep your patient safe and free from any injury or infection as it relates to the elimination process?
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1000 1250 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly references to support your claims.
