Patients with chronic or any other illnesses are expected to undergo diagnostic and screening tests. The rationale of these screening and diagnostic tests is to help with the diagnosis of a possible illness. In one of the cases, a patient presents with symptoms of prostate cancer. It is evident that the patient must be engaged in prostate-specific antigen tests. The process should be accompanied by a comprehensive physician assessment. Based on the physician’s review of the results provided, it is evident that the diagnosis will be evidence-based. Relevant medical data and previous tests must also be critical in providing guidelines. In the scenario, there is sufficient evidence of the rationale of healthcare personnel who have the necessary authorization to share information concerning patients. They can use electronic health records, which will help support the likelihood of making informed decisions (Tang et al., 2022).

The data that will be most appropriate from the scenario are mainly from the screening and diagnostic tests performed within the facility and other healthcare facilities. The prostate-specific antigen test will help identify the underlying conditions, the likelihood of quality medication, the potential infection, and other existing factors. For the physician, accessing data associated with patient information will enable the use of electronic health records and the integration of test results from the laboratory (McGagh & Coates, 2020). It will also be important to include medication history, clinical notes, and other relevant information associated with the patient’s blood group, vitals, blood sugar, and age. When collecting data, access must be facilitated through the available technology, such as electronic health record systems. These measures will ensure the secure transfer of patient information. Fax and text messages can also be used to enhance prompt communication and ensure better access to medical history. Knowledge generated in this context will help diagnose the patient and determine the most appropriate interventions from the point of information (McGagh & Coates, 2020).

Nurse leaders are critical players when conducting clinical reasoning and judgment. The process and interface patient data. From the scenario, the nurse leadership can effectively use clinical reasoning in assessing the patient and determining appropriate interventions. Past medical history records and other relevant diagnostic tests will provide guidance. An analysis of the patient’s condition using clinical reasoning will enable the nurse leadership to be involved in determining the most appropriate interventions. Priority will also be placed on ensuring the use of evidence-based practices in the decision-making process, which is mainly dependent on up-to-date information on clinical guidelines (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2022). Collecting and documenting patient data will help to maintain accuracy, advance privacy, and be supportive throughout the care process.

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Tang, M., Nakamoto, C. H., Stern, A. D., & Mehrotra, A. (2022). Trends in remote patient monitoring use in traditional Medicare. JAMA Internal Medicine, 182(9), 1005-1006.