A client who has limited finances and limited capacity for education requires home health care for a chronic illness. For the nurse to provide a high level of care to this client, she must first:
A) implement critical-thinking skills.
B) develop a relationship with the client.
C) engage the services of a social worker.
D) determine what care has been provided.
Ans: A
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Critical thinking requires nurses to choose solutions or identify options for client care situations.
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