Question

In nursing, why is critical thinking important? How is it used when providing nursing care?

please help answer these questions but only relating to nursing care. be as much detailed as possible. thank you

Answer 1

*Critical thinking is important in nursing. It helps to identify the problem of a patient and to find best solution and to select the most effective methods are the parts of critical thinking process. After the intervention , the critical thinkers evaluate whether it was effective or not. Nurses are faced with crucial situations in hospital setting which needs decision making skills. Critical thinking is an integral part of exchange ideas among other health care professionals without any mistakes. Critical thinking helps to create new and innovative ideas which can be used in the management of patient support system.

*Critical thinking has high impact on patient care. It enable the nurse to complete the nursing process which include assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation in each duty shift. It helps to identify any deterioration from patient's condition and to take quick decisions to overcome the problems. Critical thinking helps in risk assessment and to ensure the patient safety. As a nurse it important to choose the best suitable treatment plans to achieve best possible outcomes for the patient. It enable the nurse to assess the condition quickly and confidently and to appropriate care decisions in each scenario.