The nurse observes that the client has had a productive cough with thick, purulent sputum several times in the past hour. Which form of problem solving prompts the nurse to notify the physician?
A) A trial and error approach
B) Critical thinking
C) Interpreting the results
D) Scientific method

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Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating an issue in order to form a judgment. In this scenario, the nurse uses critical thinking to assess the client's symptoms and decides to notify the physician based on the assessment that the productive cough with thick, purulent sputum could indicate a serious health issue.

The Nurse Observes That the Client Has Had a Productive