Critical Thinking in the Nursing Process
1. What was the most likely specific precipitating factor for Ms.
Devak’s acute renal failure? Did anything else contribute to
her risk?
2. Why did the physician prescribe aluminum hydroxide and
ranitidi
ne? Consider both the acute renal failure and Ms.
Devak’s plac
ement in the intensive care unit.
3. Ms. Devak is at risk for respira
tory distress related to potential
fluid volume excess. How does her fractured femur further
contribute to risk for respiratory distress?
4. Develop a care plan for Ms. Devak for the nursing diagnosis,
Diversional activity deficit.