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Using 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:
 
  a. reflective thinking.
  b. persuasive thinking.
  c. critical thinking.
  d. intuitive thinking.

Question 2

Reasoned thought is characterized by the lack of:
 
  a. reflection.
  b. emotion.
  c. parity.
  d. contrast.



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Answer to Question 1

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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.

Answer to Question 2

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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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