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critical thinking
✓ a cognitive process during which an individual reviews data and considers
potential explanations and outcomes before forming an opinion or making a
decision
decision making
✓ a critical thinking process for choosing the best actions to meet a desired goal; a
response to change
problem solving
✓ A process whereby a dilemma is identified and corrected
Illustrate characteristics of a critical thinker
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✓ -FLEXIBILITY
✓ -Seeks no single solution
✓ -Focuses on creativity and innovation
✓ -Purposeful and constantly reevaluating
✓ -May be used in both decision making and problem solving
✓ -Allows the person to "think outside the box" and consider many ideas without
prejudice
The Nursing Process
✓ A systematic, circular, method of providing care to clients:
✓ 1. Assessment
✓ 2. Diagnosis
✓ 3. Planning
✓ 4. Implementing
✓ 5. Evaluating
Nursing Assessment
✓ A systematic and continuous process that evaluates or appraises the needs,
preferences, and ability of a patient; The analysis, and synthesis of relevant data
to evaluate the client's health status.
Subjective data
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