While a nurse is assessing a patient's chest pain, the patient states, "The pain hurts in the middle of my chest." The nurse asks, "Can you tell me where the pain is exactly and describe what it feels like?"
This scenario most accurately depicts application of:
A. knowledge.
B. experience.
C. critical thinking attitudes.
D. critical thinking standards.
D
A knowledge base includes information and theory from the basic sciences, behavioral sciences, and nursing. The knowledge base is used to view patient care needs in a holistic manner. Experience is gained when a nurse observes, senses, and talks with patients and then reflects on those experiences. Critical thinking attitudes are guidelines for how to approach a problem or decision-making situation.
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