The nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having early stages of dementia. The nurse observes mild confusion, short-term memory loss, and restlessness. The nurse conducts a mini-mental status exam
The nurse is using which of the following components of critical thinking?
a.
Validation
b.
Interpretation
c.
Intuition
d.
Reasoning
ANS: A
Validation is the process of gathering information to determine whether the information or data collected are factual and true. Examining how information is organized and given meaning guides the interpretation of the information. Interpretations must be differentiated from facts and evidence because they are based on personal conceptions, experiences, and perspective. Intuition is the feeling that you know something without specific evidence. The terms thinking and reasoning are often used synonymously, although reasoning is more formal because it usually is aimed at finding answers, providing explanations, and forming conclusions.
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