Optimal patient care relies on the nurse's expertise and clinical judgment; however, critical thinking (a component of nursing judgment) underlies the nursing process
The nurse who uses critical thinking understands that the steps of critical thinking include (select all that apply) a. Therapeutic communication
b. Examining biases
c. Setting priorities
d. Managing data
e. Evaluating other factors
B, D, E
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Correct The 5 steps of critical thinking include: recognizing assumptions,
examining biases, analyzing the need for closure, managing data, and
evaluating other factors.
Incorrect Therapeutic communication is a skill that nurses must have to carry out the
many roles expected with in the profession; however, it is not one of the
steps of critical thinking. Setting priorities is part of the planning phase of
the nursing process.
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