Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?
a. Ordering medications for an individual.
b. Calling the kitchen to change a meal order.
c. Setting priorities for the shift.
d. Checking the resuscitation trolley.
c
Critical thinking is a focused cognitive process of con
tinually assessing information and sorting that knowledge
to initiate sound nursing practice. Critical thinking is used
in activities such as setting priorities which involve making
inferences and judgments.
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1. To reduce anxiety and facilitate sedation 2. To facilitate a faster recovery 3. To reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia 4. To reduce the risk of a postoperative ileus 5. To manage pain