While hospitalized a client develops a new problem. Which behaviors should the nurse use to demonstrate critical thinking during this client's assessment? (Select all that apply.)
1. Nursing habits
2. Clinical skills
3. Cognitive knowledge
4. Assumptions
5. Goal-directed thinking
Answer: 2; 3; 5
1. Habits are actions done without much thought, and are usually routine.
2. The more clinical skills the nurse has, the better is the ability to think critically. Experience and skills help the nurse consider more options.
3. Cognitive knowledge is necessary in order to form an opinion or to process information.
4. Assumptions can lead to faulty conclusions because all information is not included in the process.
5. Goal-directed thinking allows the nurse to focus on the problem at hand and directs the investigation.
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