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Through clinical judgment, the nurse makes decisions on whether to proceed with or revise a course of action. The inquiry (investigational or exploratory) subprocess necessary for sound clinical judgment is critical thinking.
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Reasoned thought is discriminating and prudent and does not allow emotion, feelings, or preju-dices to skew decisions. Individuals who practice reasoned thought recognize when negative factors may be interfering with their ability to think clearly.
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