An RN has collected extensive data on a patient with attention deficit disorder. When weighing potential actions to help the patient and considering alternative solutions, which of the attributes of the critical thinker is the RN demonstrating?
A) Creativity
B) Rational thought
C) Reflection
D) Curiosity

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Creativity is the ability to be innovative, resourceful, and inventive in finding solutions. Rational thought is fueled by knowledge gained through study and experience. Reflection allows the critical thinker to look back and review ideas, thoughts, and actions. Curiosity is the desire to understand what something is or how something works.

An RN Has Collected Extensive Data on a Patient with Attention