A nurse is using scientific knowledge and experience to choose strategies to use in the care of a patient.Which critical thinking skill is the nurse using?
A) Analysis
B) Evaluation
C) Explanation
D) Self-regulation

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Scientific knowledge and experience to choose strategies you use in the care of patient is explanation; it supports your findings and conclusions.Analysis is being open-minded as you look at information about a patient.Do not make careless assumptions in analysis.Evaluation is looking at all situations objectively and systematically and using criteria to determine results of nursing actions.Self-regulation is reflecting on your experiences and identifying ways you can improve your own performance.

A Nurse Is Using Scientific Knowledge and Experience to Choose