What is the greatest contribution of critical thinking to the delivery of patient care?
A) It allows for more effective problem solving.
B) It minimizes the frequency of errors in providing care.
C) It permits the nurse to individualize patient care.
D) It promotes more job satisfaction for the nurse.
A
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The nurse wants to propose a new nursing diagnosis. What action should the nurse take first?
1. Using the proposed nursing diagnosis when constructing client care plans 2. Getting permission for the proposed nursing diagnosis to be implemented by a nursing facility 3. Submitting the diagnosis to NANDA's Diagnostic Review Committee 4. Presenting the proposed nursing diagnosis at the local AMA (American Medical Association) meeting.