A patient is having trouble reaching the water fountain while holding on to crutches. The nurse suggests that the patient place the crutches against the wall while stabilizing himself with two hands on the water fountain
Which critical thinking attitude is utilized in this situation?
a. Humility
b. Confidence
c. Risk taking
d. Creativity
ANS: D
The nurse uses creativity in this situation to figure out how the patient can stabilize himself while getting a drink of water. Humility is recognizing when more information is needed to make a decision. Confidence is being well prepared to perform nursing care safely. This question best illustrates the attitude of creativity. Risk taking is demonstrating the courage to speak out or to question orders based on the nurse's own knowledge base.
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