Nurses are challenged to think critically and in new ways with the constant crises they face at work every day.Experience assists the nurse to evolve from merely reacting to a crisis,such as the nurse had learned to do in school,to actually critically analyzing the situation and creating a solution.This type of growth is termed:

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The growth described in the scenario involves the ability to think critically and in new ways, which is a cognitive process. Choice B) Developmental refers to overall growth and maturation over time, while choice C) Maturational specifically refers to physical and biological maturation. Choice D) Perspective transformation may be a valid term for certain types of growth, but it is not specifically applicable to the scenario described. Therefore, the best choice is A) Cognitive.

Nurses Are Challenged to Think Critically and in New Ways