Critical thinking is key to successful planning. Which statements are evidence that the nurse manager is a critical thinker? Select all that apply
1. "I need to research the topic before I comment."
2. "Let's be fair in our consideration of this change."
3. "Let's go ahead and make the change, I have a feeling it is correct."
4. "I'm trying to understand your point of view."
5. "I have to take back something I said in the last meeting; it was wrong."
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. This is an example of intellectual humility or admitting what is not known. This is a trait of a critical thinker.
2. This is an example of intellectual courage or awareness of the need to confront ideas fairly. This is a trait of a critical thinker.
3. This statement reflects a jump to action and is not reflective of critical thinking.
4. This is an example of intellectual empathy or the person making a conscious effort to understand others. This is a trait of a critical thinker.
5. This is an example of intellectual integrity or admitting when one is wrong. This is a trait of a critical thinker.
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