Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse tells a client that she will call the surgeon about his request. The surgeon prescribes a full liquid diet. Which level of critical thinking did the nurse use?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Basic. The nurse's action of informing the surgeon about the client's request and following the prescribed full liquid diet shows a basic level of critical thinking. This decision involves understanding and following prescribed protocols without much analysis or interpretation. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Commitment would involve making a commitment to a course of action, C: Complex would involve analyzing and synthesizing information from various sources, and D: Integrity would involve adherence to ethical principles.