The student nurse demonstrates percolated thinking by doing what?
1.
Reading the assigned material as soon as it is assigned
2.
Practicing skills in the skills lab an hour before testing
3.
Following a healthy diet and exercising regularly
4.
Studying the night before the test
ANS: 1
Reading early in the week, or as soon as the material is assigned, allows you time to think about it or let it "percolate," giving the ideas time to develop in your mind.
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