The nurse uses what approach as a good critical thinker? (Select all that apply.)
1.
Following every doctor's order as written
2.
Learning all facts needed to pass a test
3.
Applying thorough thinking to complex situations
4.
Using creativity in thinking
5.
Obediently doing everything asked to do
ANS: 3, 4
Thorough thinking is one part of critical thinking and requires asking questions and gaining information about a situation before making a decision. Creativity is essential to good critical thinking because it considers new possibilities.
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