The client reports to the nurse that he is feeling suddenly short of breath. The nurse displays critical thinking with which of the following responses?
1. "I'll apply some oxygen to help you breathe better, and notify your doctor."
2. "When did this feeling start? Are you having any other symptoms?"
3. "I'll elevate the head of the bed and apply oxygen."
4. "I will notify the doctor immediately."
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Rationale 1: The act of critical thinking requires gathering more information before reacting to the change in the client's status. Beginning implementations (administering oxygen, elevating the head of the bed, notifying the physician) without first gathering data can result in treatments that do not address the actual problem or could actually make the problem worse.
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