A nurse is using scientific knowledge and experience to choose strategies to use in the care of a patient. Which critical thinking skill is the nurse using?
a. Analysis
b. Evaluation
c. Explanation
d. Self-regulation
C
Scientific knowledge and experience to choose strategies you use in the care of patient is expla-nation; it supports your findings and conclusions. Analysis is being open-minded as you look at information about a patient. Do not make careless assumptions in analysis. Evaluation is looking at all situations objectively and systematically and using criteria to determine results of nursing actions. Self-regulation is reflecting on your experiences and identifying ways you can improve your own performance.
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