Members of the staff on a hospital unit are critical of a client's family, who has different cultural beliefs about health and illness. A student assigned to the patient does not agree,based on her care of the client and family
What critical thinking attitude is the student demonstrating?
A) Being curious and persevering
B) Being creative
C) Demonstrating confidence
D) Thinking independently
Ans: D
Although all the attitudes listed are components of critical thinking, the student is thinking independently. Nurses who are independent thinkers are careful not to let the status quo or a persuasive individual control their thinking.
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