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You are a nurse caring for a 42-year-old mechanic who is hospitalized for a gangrenous wound on his foot.
His history includes unmanaged diabetes, smoking (20 pack-years), and hypertension. He denies alcohol
use. He supports himself with full-time work. Socially, he belongs to a motorcycle club and enjoys riding
whenever his work schedule allows. When asked how he would rate his overall health, he reports, “I may
not have much money, but I’ve got my health!” What strategies could you propose to the patient to
promote health and prevent illness? What factors can be useful in predicting a patient’s use of health-
related behaviors?
Instructions:
1. Review the Critical Thinking Indicators found on pages 9-10 in your textbook.
2. Thinking ahead – using the template provided, identify 5 Critical Thinking Indicators that you are most comfortable
with when faced with a situation requiring judgement.
a. Why did you chose these indicators?
3. Work through the provided case study (you will be graded on the use of your thinking skills to assist with the
situation)
4. Thinking back – after the case study, reflect on what happened,
a. Did you actually have the opportunity to utilize the Critical Thinking Indicators that you identified in the second
instruction?
b. Identify the Critical Thinking Indicators you actually used and why.
c. Identify factors that supported your ability to think critically.
d. Identify factors that impacted your ability to think critically .
e. Identify strategies for improvement.
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING
