Nursing has its own body of knowledge that is both theoretical ...

[james]

Nursing has its own body of knowledge that is both theoretical and practical. Which of the following is an example of theoretical knowledge?
 
  a. Reflection on care experiences
  b. Synthesis and integration of the art and science of nursing
  c. Reflection on basic values and principles
  d. Creating a narrow understanding of nursing practice

Question 2

Which of the following frequently occurs in complex critical thinking?
 
  a. The active seeking of new knowledge
  b. Determination of the significance of a problem
  c. Learning what is actually happening in a situation
  d. Awareness that conflicting solutions to a problem exist

[smrtceo]

Answer to Question 1

C
Theoretical knowledge includes and reflects on the basic values, guiding principles, elements, and phases of nursing. The goals of theoretical knowledge are to stimulate thinking and create a broad understanding of the science and practices of the nursing discipline. Practical knowledge is achieved through personal knowing gained through reflection on care experiences, synthesis, and integration of the art and science of nursing.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Actively seeking new knowledge is evident in basic critical thinking, not complex critical thinking.
B Determining the significance of a problem is evident when the student engages in basic critical thinking, not complex critical thinking.
C Learning what is actually happening in a situation is a component of data collection, not complex critical thinking.
D In complex critical thinking, the nurse's thinking abilities change as awareness is recognized to look beyond expert opinion and realize that alternative, often conflicting solutions to a problem or issue exist.

[james]

Thank you!

[smrtceo]

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