Select from the list below all of the characteristics that are found in critical thinking
a. Logical
b. Biased
c. Rational
d. Reflective
e. Creative
f. Quick
A, C, D, E
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A nurse works with young adults, all assigned to the same shift in a manufacturing plant. There have been several episodes of discussion regarding working schedules over the holidays
They will be able to balance the emotional as well as logical side of the discussion based on which of the following? A) Postformal thought process B) Formal operational stage C) Fowler's spiritual development theory D) Kohlberg's theory of moral development
A patient is diagnosed with transport shock because of carbon dioxide poisoning. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
1. pulmonary congestion and rales 2. loss of memory and neurologic dysfunction 3. cough and hemoptysis 4. bradycardia and hypothermia
The nurse is planning care for a patient who is at risk for developing a pressure ulcer. Which of the following should be done to best address this patient's nutritional needs?
1. Consult with a dietitian regarding caloric needs to support this patient's risk. 2. Conduct a 3-day food diary. 3. Guide the patient to select foods high in B vitamins. 4. Guide the patient to select low-protein foods.
A 28-year-old patient reports anxiety, headaches with dizziness, and abdominal bloating occurring before her menstrual periods. Which action is best for the nurse to take at this time?
a. Ask the patient to keep track of her symptoms in a diary for 3 months. b. Suggest that the patient try aerobic exercise to decrease her symptoms. c. Teach the patient about appropriate lifestyle changes to reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. d. Advise the patient to use nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) to control symptoms.