The nurse is working with a patient who has recently had a colostomy.The patient is having difficulty using the supplies that are provided for the ostomy care.The nurse investigates the other types of available supplies and works with the patient to see which ones work best for him or her.This is an example of which type of critical thinking strategy?

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The scenario describes the nurse identifying a problem (patient having difficulty using supplies for ostomy care) and working with the patient to find a solution (investigating and trying different types of supplies). This is an example of problem solving, a critical thinking strategy that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems. The other options (inference, management, and diagnostic reasoning) do not fully capture the actions and thought processes described in the scenario.

The Nurse Is Working with a Patient Who Has Recently