Introduction to Critical Thinking case study: Healthcare Students
Part 1
Review the scenario below. Throughout the quarter, you will be referring to this scenario, coming up with an appropriate solution, and reflecting on your thinking process.
You are reviewing a pediatric patient's chart. You notice under the treatment plan that the child's physician ordered 100g of a certain medication to be administered daily. The nurses' notes show that 100mg of this medication has been administered each morning for the past 3 days.
Please complete the following in 1-3 pages.
1. Define the problem, using your own words.
2. What are possible long-term complications or outcomes to this scenario?
3. Compare and contrast possible solutions to this issue.
4. Select one of the solutions you listed above as your final solution. Defend your selection.