Another term for critical thinking is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
judgment
Judgment, which is also called critical thinking, is evaluating a situation, reaching an appropriate conclusion, and acting accordingly.
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A) determine that the patient had decision-making capacity. B) consider your actions in providing care to be appropriate. C) conclude that you should have had a court order to restrain the patient. D) agree that you and your partner are guilty of assault and battery.