What action would lead a nurse to believe a coworker is not a good critical thinker?
1.
Consistently follows the charge nurse's directions without question
2.
Asks many questions when confronted with a new situation
3.
Freely admits to not knowing the answer to questions
4.
Verifies the meaning of communication to improve understanding
ANS: 1
A critical thinker does not blindly follow another but finds the best route.
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