Author Question: Characteristics of a critical thinker include all but which of the following? a. Haphazardly ... (Read 80 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Characteristics of a critical thinker include all but which of the following?

a. Haphazardly seeking solutions
b. Anticipating consequences
c. Considering alternative solutions
d. Revising actions based on new input

Question 2

A client with schizophrenia has been stabilized on long-acting haloperidol, an antipsychotic medication that is administered by injection every 3 weeks.

The physician switches the medication to Seroquel, a new antipsychotic oral medication that is administered twice a day. The client complains that he cannot afford the new medication and will not be able to remember to take it. The physician replies, I can't help that; I have to treat you the way I think is best. The client's nurse may experience

a. paternalism.
b. cognitive dissonance.
c. nonmaleficence.
d. moral distress.

fffftttt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This is an example of a negative style question. Haphazardly seeking solutions is correct because a characteristic of a critical thinker is to systematically seek solutions, not to haphazardly seek solutions. All of the other options are characteristics of a critical thinker.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Moral distress results when the nurse knows what is right but is bound to do otherwise because of legal or institutional constraints. Paternalism is making decisions for clients based on what is thought best for them. Cognitive dissonance occurs when there are two conflicting values. Nonmaleficence is avoiding actions that bring harm to another person.