During a performance evaluation, the evaluator describes several behaviors of the nurse. Select the observations that indicate the nurse uses critical thinking. (Select all that apply.)
a. "I have noted that you base care on patient needs."
b. "Your caregiving is guided by identified outcomes."
c. "You use professional standards as guidelines."
d. "You tailor interventions to the circumstances."
ANS: A, B, C, D
Each behavior is consistent with the advanced way of thinking known as critical thinking and with use of clinical judgment.
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