During a Performance Evaluation, the Evaluator Describes Several Behaviors of the Nurse

question 25

Multiple Choice

During a performance evaluation, the evaluator describes several behaviors of the nurse. Select the observations that indicate the nurse uses critical thinking. (Select all that apply.)

• A) "I have noted that you base care on patient needs."
• B) "Your caregiving is guided by identified outcomes."
• C) "You use professional standards as guidelines."
• D) "You tailor interventions to the circumstances."
• E) None of the above

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