A nurse continues to question the practice of administering rectal sup

A nurse continues to question the practice of administering rectal suppositories to residents in a long-term care facility at bedtime, rather than earlier in the day.

When told that this is the best time for staff and that’s the routine that has been practiced for a long time, the nurse continues to research whether there would be a better time, especially in the best interest of the residents. This nurse is practicing which of the critical-thinking attitudes?
1. Confidence
2. Perseverance
3. Curiosity
4. Integrity

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Confidence comes from cultivating reasoning and examining arguments. In this case, the nurse did not reason anything out, but is still asking questions.
Rationale 2: Perseverance happens from determination in clarifying concepts and sorting out related issues, in spite of difficulties and frustrations. This nurse is still asking questions, not making any changes in spite of difficulties or frustrations.
Rationale 3: The internal conversation going on within the mind of a critical thinker is filled with questions. The curious nurse may value tradition but is not afraid to examine traditions to be sure they are still valid, as in this case. This nurse is asking valid questions.
Rationale 4: Integrity requires that individuals apply the same rigorous standards of proof to their own knowledge and beliefs as they apply to the knowledge and beliefs of others.