Question

When a patient complains of sudden onset left-sided chest pain, the nurse asks questions to better understand the pain and collects data such as vital signs, ECG, and breath sounds to determine the possible cause of the pain. Once data is analyzed the nurse develops a plan and begins to intervene. What has this nurse demonstrated?

A. Serendipity
B. Creative thinking
C. Critical thinking
D. Thorough thinking

Answer 1

The nurse has demonstrated critical thinking.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse in this scenario has demonstrated critical thinking. Critical thinking is the process of analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions. In this case, the nurse asks questions, collects data, and analyzes it to determine the possible cause of the patient's left-sided chest pain.