Which of the following statements is true about the critical thinking process?
a. It is a linear process.
b. The skills are inborn.
c. It is goal directed.
d. It assists nurses to criticize the health care system.
ANS: C
The process of critical thinking is systematic, organized, and goal directed. As critical thinkers, nurses are able to explore all aspects of a complex clinical situation. Critical thinking is a circular process. Critical thinking is a learned skill that teaches you how to "think about your thinking." Critical thinking is clinical judgment, not criticism.
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