A.Components of critical thinking Identify assumptions Identify data inconsistencies in the case Cluster related data according to either a) body systems or b) Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Identify missing data Identify conclusions B.Most significant pathological process Etiology Pathology Clinical manifestations Diagnostic tests Provide rationale for abnormal lab data C.Identify 5 priority nursing/collaborative diagnoses with expected outcome (goal statement) Nursing diagnostic statements must be written correctly Outcome (goal) statements must be measurable, realistic, and include a time frame D.Identify priority interventions for each diagnosis Include the rationale for each intervention (identify why this intervention is necessary for the care of this patient) E.Identify clinical practice guidelines or research (evidence) that supports your interventions and i F.Evaluate medical therapy Provide the rationale for each medical order Medications: identify the class, indications for use, action, and nursing implications for each In relation to the identified clinical practice guidelines for this case, identify medical orders you would question that would require you to seek clarification or verification G.Identify legal and ethical issues in the case Identify the issues Identify the stakeholders and their involvement in the issue(s) Discuss how the nurse should address the issues' H.Family presence Do you believe that families should be allowed to witness resuscitation attempts on their family members? Why or why not? Discuss the benefits and risks of having families present during resuscitation. Identify the steps necessary to establish a written policy in a healthcare institution