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Question 3: Multiple Answer- 10 points The new graduate RN is discussing critical thinking with the nurse mentor. Which statements indicate the graduate understands critical thinking and time management? Select all that apply. “I start every shift by collecting all vital signs and then administer morning medications.” “I do all my documentation at the end of the shift when the patient care is done.” “I decide which patients need to be seen first when I listen to morning report.” “I am most organized if I start in the first room and work my way down the hall.” “When a patient’s condition changes, I need to re-think my priorities for the day.” Response(s) Rationale Reference

Answer 1

Response: I decide which patients need to be seen first when I listen to morning report

When a patient’s condition changes, I need to re-think my priorities for the day

Rationale: Critical thinking is defined as the mental process of actively and skillfully perception, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of collected information through observation, experience and communication that leads to a decision for action.

Reference: Papathanasiou IV, Kleisiaris CF, Fradelos EC, Kakou K, Kourkouta L. Critical thinking: the development of an essential skill for nursing students. Acta Inform Med. 2014;22(4):283–286. doi:10.5455/aim.2014.22.283-286