Which of These Patient Scenarios Is Most Indicative of Critical

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these patient scenarios is most indicative of critical thinking?

• A) Administering pain relief medication according to what was given last shift
• B) Asking a patient what pain relief methods, pharmacological and nonpharmacological, have worked in the past
• C) Offering pain relief medication based on physician orders
• D) Explaining to the patient that his reports of severe pain are not consistent with the minor procedure that was performed