Nurses use several angles to approach problems, including Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Looking at others' perspectives
2. Using observations
3. Applying theories and models
4. Using opinions
5. Monitoring
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Looking at others' points of view is an element of thought used to approach problems
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