A staff registered nurse (RN) has been struggling with the delivery system from central supply. He documents a delay of 1 to 3 hours from the time that the order is sent to central supply to the time that the requested equipment is sent to the floor. The RN asks, "Why does a central supply unit need to service the entire hospital? Why not consider a decentralized central supply established for each floor?" This is an example of what type of thinking?

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The RN's questioning of the current system and suggestion for a new approach shows critical thinking. They are examining the current system and proposing a solution to improve it.

A Staff Registered Nurse (RN) Has Been Struggling with the Delivery