The nurse is caring for a patient who is having severe pain despite regular doses of narcotic pain medication.The nurse suspects that the patient may be experiencing neuropathy and obtains an order for gabapentin which relieves the patient's pain.Which term most accurately describes the action of the nurse?

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The nurse used critical thinking.Critical thinking involves recognizing that an issue (e.g.,patient problem)exists,analyzing information related to the issue (e.g.,clinical data about a patient),evaluating information (including assumptions and evidence),and drawing conclusions.Intuition is an inner sensing or "gut feeling" that something is so.Reflection is a part of critical thinking that involves the process of purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its purpose or meaning.Perseverance means to also keep looking for additional resources until you find a successful approach.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Having