A nursing student is aware of the importance of critical thinking, especially in clinical situations. When applying the principles of critical thinking to a situation, the student should begin by asking:
A) "What did I do the last time I encountered a similar situation?"
B) "Why do I need to act in this situation?"
C) "What are the consequences of making the wrong decision in this situation?"
D) "What are the facts that I know about this situation?"
Ans: D
Feedback:
A useful starting point for the critical thinking process is to determine the facts about the situation. This should come before a comparison with previous situations. It is likely not helpful to ask what could possibly go wrong.
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