Clinical Judgment
NCLEX-RN glossary · Management Of Care
Definition
The iterative cognitive process of recognizing cues, analyzing data, and prioritizing actions to provide safe and effective care.
Clinical Judgment in plain English
The core competency required to prevent clinical failure and manage complex, evolving client situations effectively. A common mistake is selecting a nursing intervention before identifying and analyzing the most relevant assessment cues in the client record.
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