Which of the following is a true statement about critical thinking according to Alfaro-LeFevre (2010)?
A) It makes judgments based on conjecture.
B) It is based on the medical model.
C) It considers only the client's needs.
D) It is guided by professional standards and codes of ethics.
D
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Critical thinking is guided by professional standards and codes of ethics. It is based on principles of the nursing process and scientific methods. Critical thinking makes judgments based on evidence rather than conjecture. It considers client, family, and community needs.
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