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A seasoned nurse uses past experiences and knowledge gained from previous care situations to care for a client with complex health issues. Which attribute of critical thinking is this nurse practicing?
 
  1. Reflection
  2. Context
  3. Dialogue
  4. Time

Question 2

While listening to a client describe current symptoms, the nurse considers the client's entire situation. Which attribute of critical thinking is the nurse practicing?
 
  1. Reflection
  2. Context
  3. Dialogue
  4. Time

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Reflection involves being able to determine what data are relevant and to make connections between that data and the decisions reached. The nurse reflects on previous clinical experiences similar to this one and determines if the outcomes of care improved the clients' conditions.
Rationale 2: Context is an essential consideration in nursing because care must always be individualized, taking knowledge and applying it to real people, but that is not what is described in the scenario.
Rationale 3: Dialogue is a purposed exchange of information, but that is not what is described in the scenario.
Rationale 4: The attribute of time is a part of reflection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Reflection involves being able to determine what data are relevant and to make connections between that data and the decisions reached.
Rationale 2: Context is being considerate of the whole situationincluding relationships, background, and environmentand its relevant to the current situation.
Rationale 3: Dialogue, which need not involve other persons, refers to the process of serving as both teacher and student in learning from situations.
Rationale 4: Time emphasizes the value of using past learning in current situations that then guide future actions.