The Nurse Who Can Think Critically Will Make More Effective

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse who can think critically will make more effective clinical decisions, meet more of the patient's needs, and affect positive patient outcomes. How this is accomplished? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Committing to test one's own thought process for clarity, accuracy, and logic
• B) Accepting an individual's responsibility to develop critical thinking skills
• C) Joining nursing organizations to keep current on nursing policies affecting patient care
• D) Constantly seeking out others for answers to difficult clinical questions and problems
• E) Requesting that health care organizations adopt and foster a culture of critical thinking
• F) Maintaining the required amount of continued education units for license renewal

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