Clinical Judgement Plan
Instructor:
DATE Care Provided and UNIT:
Patient Information
(1)
Patient Initials:
Age & Gender: Age in years/not DOB
Height/Weight:
Code Status:
Living Will/ DPOA:
Chief Complaint
Ex: SUBJECTIVE (Abnormal – Bullet Points)
What is the cause of the patients problem now describing i.e., Pt is having SOB 8/10 with exertion?
Admitting Diagnosis & Admission Date
History of Present Illness (HPI)
WHAT BROUGHT THE PT TO THE HOSPITAL? WHAT EVENTS LEAD UP TO THIS? WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THEY GOT TO THE HOSPITAL- UNTIL NOW WHEN YOU ARE PROVIDING CARE? (USE SEPARATE ATTACHED WORD DOC WHEN NEEDED) (SEE RUBRIC REQUIREMENTS )
Medical History: (SEE RUBRIC REQUIREMENTS )
PAST DIAGNOSED MEDICAL PROBLEMS
For each disease identified, define, it, describe pathophysiology, and cite source
Surgical History: (SEE RUBRIC REQUIREMENTS )
PAST DIAGNOSED SURGICAL PROBLEMS
For each procedure identified, define & describe it; include year of procedure & cite source
Social History:
SMOKING/ CIGARETTE/ TOBACCO/ E-CIGARETTE /MARIJUANA USE ALCOHOL/ ELICIT DRUG USE
Cultural considerations, ethnicity, occupation, religion, family support, insurance. (1) (14) Socioeconomic/Cultural/Spiritual Orientation & Psychosocial Considerations/Concerns: include the following Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) (SEE RUBRIC REQUIREMENTS )
❋Economic Stability
❋ Education
❋Social and Community Context
❋ Health and Health Care
❋ Neighborhood and Built Environment
Erickson’s Developmental Stage Related to pt. & Cite References (1) * List and Discuss specific stage (based on objective assessment)
(SEE RUBRIC REQUIREMENTS )
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Pathophysiology of Primary Medical Dx (reason for hospitalization) Support with Evidence Based Citations
Pathophysiology of Primary Medical Dx (reason for
Ex: The primary pathophysiologic process in COPD is persistent but variable inflammation of the airways
(SEE RUBRIC REQUIREMENTS )
hospitalization)
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(SEE RUBRIC REQUIREMENTS )
Patient Education (In Pt.) for Referrals/ Discharge Planning
REFERRALS NEEDED/CASE Management
ASSESS LEARNING STYLE:
LEARNING PREFERENCE: WRITTEN, VIDEO, etc.
LEARNING BARRIER(S): LANGUAGE, EDUCATION LEVEL
ASSISTIVE DEVICES: GLASSES, HEARING AIDES, etc.
Medical Management and Collaborative Plan
(From MD, PT, OT notes…. etc.) *Consider past 24 – 48 hours
(SEE RUBRIC REQUIREMENTS )
ANTICIPATED TRANSFER/ DISCHARGE PLANNING:
DISCUSS: PRIORITY GOALS TO BE ACHIEVED to TRANSFER or DISCHARGE
EQUIPMENT
MEDS
TREATMENT
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Include Relevant Diagnostic Procedures/Results & Pertinent Lab tests/ Values
(With normal ranges), include dates and rationales supported with Evidence Based Citations
Include 2-3 nursing interventions for abnormal labs and for all diagnostic procedures
| Lab Tests or
Diagnostic Scan
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Normal Ranges | Admission Lab Values
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Current Lab Values | Explain Abnormal Labs R/T Your Pt & NI
(USE SEPARATE ATTACHED WORD DOC WHEN NEEDED) |
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INCLUDE: Appropriate Diagnostic Tests/ Procedures- DATEs and RESULTS (Can add See attached Word Doc) |
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Medications & Allergies (2)
Medication Name
Include BOTH Generic AND Trade names for RX; include OTC, herbal (non-pharmacological items)
Dose
Route
Freq.
NOTE: PRN ‘alone’ ≠ Freq
Indications
(PRN meds must include MD ordered Indication)
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects/
Adverse Reactions
Nursing Considerations specific to this patient with citations
What cues will you observe for?
What will you monitor (labs, vitals, etc?)
ASSESSMENT/History of Present Illness /REVIEW OF SYTEMS
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Physical Assessment Findings including presenting signs and symptoms that you will complete for this patient supported with Evidence Based Citations
MISC:
Integumentary (12)
Psychosocial (14)
Endocrine (13)
Vital Signs (4)
BP:
HR: (Rhythm)
RR:
Temp:
O2 (any supplemental)
Pain (0/10)
Ht (cm)
Wt. (Kg)
BMI:
Respiratory (7)
Cardiovascular (6)
Neurological (5)
GI/Hydration/Nutrition (9)
GU (10)
Musculoskeletal (8)
Rest/ Exercise (11)
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To be sure your clinical judgement statements written below are accurate. You need to review the defining characteristics and related factors associated with and see how your patient data match. Do you have an accurate match or are additional data required, or does another cue from abnormal assessment findings need to be investigated?
Take Action
Sorts the actions (based on their evaluation in various dimensions) and carries out the action(s) to address the hypothesis/hypotheses with highest priority first.
Prioritize Hypotheses
Evaluates the probable client needs/concerns and problems generated previously in various dimensions and organize them into an ordered list where the priority hypotheses are on the top. (ABCs, Maslow, safety, acute v chronic, unstable v stable, urgent v non-urgent)
Reflecting
Evaluate
Recognize Cues
Obtain information from different sources (e.g., the environment, the pt., the family, another nurse, EHR) in different formats (e.g., visual observation, audio perception, lab results, text description, etc.).
Evaluation
Compare and contrast what happened with your plan of care against what was expected/anticipated (disease progression, unique client response) and decide whether additional clinical decisions are needed.
Clinical Judgement (The expected/anticipated outcomes or SMART GOALS)
These should be written in a SMART format for patient goals.
For examples:
The patient will have decreased pain by verbalizing pain score 3/10 or below by the end of the shift.
The patient will maintain clear airway by effectively coughing by the end of the shift.
Generate Solutions
Develops a list of actions to address the hypotheses. Give rationales for each solution.
Responding
Interpreting
Observation
Implement
Planning
Analysis
Assessment
Analyze Cues
Interprets cues from their existing knowledge base and nursing perspective, evaluate cues in terms of relevancy, importance, and interrelationship among other cues, organize cues in the mental representation of the scenario (e.g., organize cues in clusters), and then develops a group of probable client needs/concerns and problems
References
Use APA format and hanging indents for all references.
If you have any questions, please consult the APA 7th Edition.
SK/DW 2/22 pg. 1
Final Version 3/10/22 DW/ss & MS Team