A registered nurse is caring for a patient in the trauma unit who had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.Although the patient denied pain,during the nurse's assessment,the nurse observed that the patient groaned when moving and was protective of the right arm.The nurse believed the patient had pain and reported it to the primary health care provider,who ordered a radiograph (x-ray)of the right arm.The radiograph revealed a fractured arm.Which technique did the nurse use?
A) Intuition
B) Critical thinking
C) Perseverance
D) Reflection

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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.

A Registered Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Trauma