The use of critical thinking attitudes is necessary to design a plan of care to meet the patient's hygiene needs. Which of the following are considered critical thinking attitudes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Curiosity
b. Communication principles
c. Prior experience
d. Humility
e. Knowledge of cultural variations
A, D
Use of critical thinking attitudes, such as curiosity and humility, is necessary to design a plan of care to meet the patient's hygiene needs. Communication principles and knowledge of cultural variations in hygiene are considered knowledge elements, and prior experience is part of the experience elements of the critical thinking model for hygiene assessment.
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