A strategy a nurse might use to improve critical thinking skills is to
a. avoid challenging situations.
b. take observations at face value.
c. think about the meaning of relevant theory while giving patient care.
d. implement the first solution thought of when solving patient care problems.
ANS: C
Mentally reviewing related theory while providing care helps ensure safe, effective care that meets established standards. Avoiding challenging situations gives no opportunity for critical thinking. The remaining options do not use critical thinking.
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