Nursing involves several cognitive tasks, including:
1. Clinical Decision-Making: Nurses must evaluate patient data, interpret test results, and make decisions about care plans. 2. Medication Administration: Calculating dosages, understanding drug interactions, and ensuring correct administration requires high cognitive functioning. 3. Patient Assessment: Ongoing assessment of patients' physical and mental status involves gathering and analyzing data. 4. Communication: Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team requires cognitive clarity and precision. 5. Documentation: Accurate documentation of patient care and progress is essential for continuity and legal purposes.
