Which of the following is a true statement about critical thinking in nursing?
A) It involves purposeful, outcome-directed thinking.
B) It shows trends and patterns in client status.
C) It makes judgments based on conjecture.
D) It supplies validation for reimbursement.
A
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In nursing, critical thinking involves purposeful, outcome-directed thinking. Critical thinking makes judgments based on evidence rather than conjecture. Providing a foundation for evaluation and quality improvement and showing trends and patterns in client status are functions served by documentation.
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