The nurse explains to the nursing student that the application of critical thinking to patient care involves: (Select all that apply.)
a. identification of a patient problem.
b. setting priorities.
c. concentrating on the patient rather than family needs.
d. use of logic and intuition.
e. expansion of thought beyond the obvious.
A, B, D, E
Critical thinking as applied to nursing care requires setting priorities of patient problems and needs by using logic and intuition. Inclusion of the family in the care makes the approach family oriented. Critical thinking should go beyond the obvious.
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