A nursing student asks a faculty member how to improve critical thinking. Which response by the faculty is best?
a. "Don't worry too much; it will come with time and experience."
b. "Pay close attention to how you solve problems; assess your own style of thinking."
c. "Spend time shadowing an experienced nurse to see how it is done."
d. "Use ethical standards to guide how you approach patient situations."
ANS: B
A
Although time and experience are important in developing critical thinking, people actually must actively consider how they think in order to improve critical thinking.
B
Making thinking a focus of concern and actively thinking about it is the best advise the faculty can give.
C
While observing an experienced nurse may be helpful, the student needs to be an active participant to improve critical thinking.
D
Using ethical and professional standards is a part of critical thinking, but that is only a portion of what makes a good critical thinker.
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