The Nurse Is Using Critical Thinking Skills to Decide Which

Multiple Choice

The nurse is using critical thinking skills to decide which of several options is the best. Which question is most important for the nurse to take into consideration?

A) Are there different situational effects or contexts to be considered?
B) How has the problem usually been handled?
C) What is the easiest and least expensive alternative?
D) Can the problem be solved using the nursing process?