A nurse performing triage in an emergency room makes assessments of clients using critical thinking skills. Which of the following are critical thinking activities linked to assessment? Select all that apply.

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Critical thinking activities linked to assessment include using the nursing process to diagnose a problem (C), interviewing clients to gather information about their condition (D), and verifying or seeking additional information from other sources, such as family members, to validate data (E). Carrying out a physician's order (A) is not an assessment, and educating a novice nurse on the principles of triage (B) is not an assessment activity.

A Nurse Performing Triage in an Emergency Room Makes Assessments