With Regard to Decision Making,critical Thinking,and Problem Solving,which of the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

With regard to decision making,critical thinking,and problem solving,which of the following statements are accurate and valid points?

• A) The professional decision maker approaches problem solving by beginning with an outcome already in mind.
• B) Involvement in decision making is of little use unless you are an expert decision-maker.
• C) Many models aid the nurse in improving his or her decision-making skills.
• D) The nursing decision-maker who is successful recognizes that only those with similar experiences should be involved in decision making.

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Definitions:

Neurons

The fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, sending motor commands to our muscles, and transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, controlling and coordinating bodily functions.

Process Information

The act of taking in, interpreting, and making use of information received from the environment or internal thought processes.

Otto Loewi

Nobel Prize-winning physiologist recognized for his discovery of chemical neurotransmission, demonstrating how nerve impulses are transmitted by chemical means.