An instructor tells a nursing student, I have noticed that you ...

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An instructor tells a nursing student, I have noticed that you sometimes engage in nonfocused thinking. Which behaviors are consistent with the instructor's observation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The student consistently looks for solutions to problems.
  b. The student makes up his mind quickly and ignores additional facts.
  c. The student focuses on the negative aspects of nearly every situation.
  d. The student looks for creative ways to improve situations.

Question 2

During a performance evaluation, the evaluator describes several behaviors of the nurse. Select the observations that indicate the nurse uses critical thinking. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. I have noted that you base care on patient needs.
  b. Your caregiving is guided by identified outcomes.
  c. You use professional standards as guidelines.
  d. You tailor interventions to the circumstances.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
The student who makes up his mind quickly and ignores additional facts is an example of all-or-none thinking, a type of nonfocused thinking. The student who focuses on the negative aspects of nearly every situation is an example of negative thinking, another type of nonfocused thinking. The remaining options are goal oriented and purposeful; therefore, they are not examples of nonfocused thinking.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Each behavior is consistent with the advanced way of thinking known as critical thinking and with use of clinical judgment.

[Redwolflake15]

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[ktidd]

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