Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Nurse tells client that she will call surgeon & ask about his request. Surgeon hears nurse's report & prescribes full liquid diet. Nurse used which of following levels of critical thinking?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: basic. In this scenario, the nurse is simply relaying information and following a routine procedure by contacting the surgeon for a prescription. This level of critical thinking involves basic understanding and application of knowledge without deeper analysis or evaluation. The other choices are incorrect because: B: commitment involves making decisions and taking responsibility; C: complex involves analyzing and evaluating information; D: integrity involves ethical decision-making. In this case, the nurse's action aligns with basic thinking as she is following a standard protocol without engaging in higher-level critical thinking processes.