Question

The nurse is caring for an older client with arthritis. the client has difficulty standing from and lowering into a chair because of pain. the nurse uses wooden blockers to elevate the chair legs, which helps the client sit and stand with little discomfort. which critical thinking attitude is involved in this situation?

Answer 1

The Critical thinking the nurse used is Creativity in practice. When client has difficulty lowering and raising herself in a chair because of pain and limited range of motion in her knees. The nurse uses wooden blocks to elevate the chair legs so that the client is able to sit and stand with little discomfort while making sure the chair is safe to use.