1.Each element of the nursing process involves critical thinking. Which definition of assessment reflects critical thinking?
a.Correctly and completely documenting the assessment data on a form
b.A process of discovery and decision-making about the nature of the patient‘s needs
c.Using a systematic approach to ensure comprehensive collection of assessment data
d.Selecting the most accurate NANDA-I nursing diagnosis for the patient

2.A novice RN is caring for a patient who is saying that something is wrong. Vital signs are normal and there are no new specific findings. The novice RN calls another, more experienced RN who briefly talks with the patient, calls the health care provider, and initiates a trSELECTED ANSWERfer to the ICU. Which statement is most likely true of the more experienced RN?
a.The experienced RN is an advanced beginner with better assessment skills than the novice nurse.
b.The experienced RN is proficient in assessment and the use of hospital protocol.
c.The experienced RN is an expert nurse with intuitive judgment that the experienced nurse cannot quite explain.
d.The experienced RN is arrogant, foolish, and likely to get in trouble for her assertive behavior.

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