A nurse is performing routine vital signs on patients. The nurse has obtained vital signs many times before and is able to do so without much conscious thought. This is an example of
a. directed thinking.
b. negative thinking.
c. ruminative thinking.
d. nonfocused thinking.
ANS: D
Directed thinking is purposeful and outcome oriented. Negative thinking occurs when the mind is stuck on negative thoughts and blocks worthwhile thinking. Ruminative thinking occurs when the same situation or scene is replayed in the mind over and over, without reaching an outcome. Nonfocused thinking occurs when the brain is engaged out of habit, without much conscious thought.
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