Which action indicates a nurse is using critical thinking for implementation of nursing care to patients?
A) Determines whether an intervention is correct and appropriate for the given situation
B) Reads over the steps and performs a procedure despite lack of clinical competency
C) Establishes goals for a particular patient without assessment
D) Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions

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As you implement interventions, use critical thinking to confirm whether the interventions are correct and still appropriate for a patient's clinical situation. You are responsible for having the necessary knowledge and clinical competency to perform interventions for your patients safely and effectively. The nurse needs to recognize the safety hazards of performing an intervention without clinical competency and seek assistance from another nurse. The nurse cannot evaluate interventions until they are implemented. Patients need ongoing assessment before establishing goals because patient conditions can change very rapidly.

Which Action Indicates a Nurse Is Using Critical Thinking for Implementation