Practice Question
The nurse is collecting data on a patient who reports feeling short of breath. Which action demonstrates critical thinking during assessment?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Asking when the shortness of breath started and what makes it worse
Rationale:
💠 Critical thinking involves collecting, questioning, and analyzing data to understand a patient’s condition comprehensively.
💠 By asking open-ended and time-related questions, the nurse gathers relevant subjective and objective information to guide clinical judgment.
💠 This allows identification of patterns and potential causes, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
💠 In contrast, assuming or reassuring without assessment limits the nurse’s understanding and delays interventions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Fundamentals
- Answer Choices: 4
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