Nurses in clinical practice need to be able to make decisions based on the needs of the client, situations, or practice problems. Which of the following statements are true regarding critical thinking in nursing (select all that apply)?
a. Critical thinkers challenge the norm.
b. Critical thinkers consider unintended consequences when making decisions.
c. Critical thinkers utilize the step-by-step nursing process in order.
d. Critical thinkers are creative in their thinking.
e. Critical thinking should be left to the dis-cretion of the nurse leader.
A, B, D
Critical thinkers go beyond the step-by-step processes outlined in the nursing process and tradi-tional problem solving. A critical thinker challenges and questions the norm and considers the context of the decision-making potential for unintended consequences. Critical thinkers are crea-tive in their thinking. Nurse leaders and managers have an obligation to create climates that en-courage critical thinking among staff.
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