The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a newly admitted patient. After completing the interview, the nurse determines that there is a need to gather more information from the patient's spouse
The nurse is addressing which Universal Intellectual Standard (UIS) for critical thinking? a. accuracy c. depth
b. breadth d. relevance
B
Breadth asks whether the patient's story has more to it than relayed to the nurse and that information should be obtained from a spouse, family member, or friend. Accuracy asks if the information is accurate and without error. Depth involves knowing when to delve deeper. Relevance asks if all the information connects to the central problem.
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A) "Tell me about your day today." B) "Are you doing okay?" C) "Are you feeling okay?" D) "You have done really well today."