Critical Thinking Is a Means of Problem Solving That Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Critical thinking is a means of problem solving that is often used by the pediatric nurse. What does the pediatric nurse accomplish when incorporating this method of problem solving?

• A) Confirms a diagnosis
• B) Separates what is known from what is unknown
• C) Identifies who the primary decision maker of the family is
• D) Gathers a complete medical history of the child

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