A student nurse who claims to be very uncreative doesn't ...

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A student nurse who claims to be very uncreative doesn't understand why it is necessary to learn and develop new ideas in the clinical area. The best response by the nurse educator is:
 
  1. Creativity allows unique solutions to unique problems.
  2. Not all your answers are going to be from your textbook.
  3. Creativity makes nursing more fun.
  4. You'll get bored if you don't learn to be creative.

Question 2

Nurses must use critical thinking in their day-to-day practice, especially in circumstances surrounding client care and wise use of resources. In which of the following situations would critical thinking be most beneficial?
 
  1. Administering IV push meds to critically ill clients
  2. Educating a home health client about treatment options
  3. Teaching new parents car seat safety
  4. Assisting an orthopedic client with the proper use of crutches

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Creativity is thinking that results in the development of new ideas and products and is the ability to develop and implement new and better solutions. When nurses incorporate creativity into their thinking, they are able to find unique solutions to unique problems. Creativity does make the nurse look beyond the answers found in the text, but it also brings originality and individuality to nursing.
Rationale 2: Thisoption does not address the reason creativity is a major component to critical thinking but appears to dismiss the student's statement.
Rationale 3: This option doesn't address the reason for creativity in nursing but merely trivializes its importance.
Rationale 4: This option doesn't address the reason for creativity in nursing but merely provides a personal motive for creativity.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Administering IV meds (even to critically ill clients) does not require much reasoning. There are standard procedures to follow and, most of the time, clear answers about the rationale.
Rationale 2: Nurses who utilize good critical-thinking skills are able to think and act in areas where there are neither clear answers nor standard procedures. Treatment options, especially for the home health client, can be extensive. There are many points to consider (good and bad), and choosing between treatment options can cause conflict among family members. The nurse in this case must use creativity, analysis based on science, and problem-solving skillsall of which contribute to critical-thinking skills.
Rationale 3: Teaching new parents about car seat safety does not require much reasoning. There are standard procedures to follow and, most of the time, clear answers about the rationale.
Rationale 4: Teaching correct use of crutches does not require much reasoning. There are standard procedures to follow and, most of the time, clear answers about the rationale.

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