A patient who has hypertension that is not well controlled with medication has been prescribed a new medication
The patient reports fatigue and lightheadedness after taking the first dose. The physician says not to worry about it and to continue giving the medication. The nurse is still concerned, however, and does some independent research on the drug on the Internet. This is an example of what type of critical thinking skill?
a. Intellectual courage
b. Intellectual perseverance
c. Intellectual empathy
d. Sense of justice
ANS: B
Intellectual perseverance is not giving up. Intellectual courage looks at other points of view, even when the nurse does not agree with them. The nurse with intellectual empathy tries to understand how others feel when making decisions. The nurse with a sense of justice examines motives when making decisions.
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