A Student Nurse Asks How the Nursing Process Is Different

question 13

Multiple Choice

A student nurse asks how the nursing process is different from critical thinking.The best reply by the faculty member is that the nursing process is:

• A) a tool for applying critical thinking to patient care.
• B) merely the way nurses articulate patient care needs.
• C) the only way to use critical thinking for best outcomes.
• D) the same thing as critical thinking divided into steps.

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Definitions:

Problem Factoring

A method used in problem-solving that involves breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts.

Topical Organizations

Groups or entities organized around specific subjects or areas of interest.

Advantages And Disadvantages

A comparison or assessment of the positive and negative aspects of a particular choice, decision, or strategy.

Comparison

The act of evaluating two or more items to determine their similarities and differences.