A Patient Who Has Hypertension That Is Not Well Controlled

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient who has hypertension that is not well controlled with medication has been prescribed a new medication. The patient reports fatigue and lightheadedness after taking the first dose. The physician says not to worry about it and to continue giving the medication. The nurse is still concerned, however, and does some independent research on the drug on the Internet. This is an example of what type of critical thinking skill?

• A)Intellectual courage
• B)Intellectual perseverance
• C)Intellectual empathy
• D)Sense of justice

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