Critical thinking is an essential component in all phases of the nursing process. What question might be used to facilitate critical thinking during outcome identification and planning?
A) "How do I best cluster these data and cues to identify problems?"
B) "What problems require my immediate attention or that of the team?"
C) "What major defining characteristics are present for a nursing diagnosis?"
D) "How do I document care accurately and legally?"
Ans: B
Questions to facilitate critical thinking during outcome identification and planning include those related to setting priorities, such as "Which problems require my immediate attention or that of the team?" and "Which problems are most important to the client?"
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