A Seasoned Nurse Works in a Busy ICU Unit

question 26

Multiple Choice

A seasoned nurse works in a busy ICU unit. When a particularly complex client is admitted, the nurse uses past experiences and knowledge gained from those situations to help care for this client. This nurse is practicing which of the attributes of critical thinking?

• A) Time.
• B) Dialogue.
• C) Planned care.
• D) Reflection.

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Definitions:

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Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health.