Which action should the nurse take to best develop critical thinking skills?
a. Study 3 hours more each night.
b. Attend all inservice opportunities.
c. Actively participate in clinical experiences.
d. Interview staff nurses about their nursing experiences.
ANS: C
Nursing is a practice discipline. Clinical learning experiences are necessary to acquire clinical decision-making skills. Studying for longer hours, interviewing nurses, and attending inservices do not provide opportunities for clinical decision making, as do actual clinical experiences.
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