Which of the Following Best Demonstrates a Nurse Using Critical

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best demonstrates a nurse using critical thinking when providing patient care?

• A)A nurse lists alternative interventions available to provide patient care.
• B)A nurse checks a laboratory manual before providing care.
• C)A nurse is confused when the only planned intervention fails to help a patient.
• D)A nurse checks every intervention with the charge nurse before providing care.

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