A Registered Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Trauma

A registered nurse is caring for a patient in the trauma unit who had been involved in a motor vehicle accident.Although the patient denied pain,during the nurse's assessment,the nurse observed that the patient groaned when moving and was protective of the right arm.The nurse believed the patient had pain and reported it to the primary health care provider,who ordered a radiograph (x-ray) of the right arm.The radiograph revealed a fractured arm.Which technique did the nurse use?

A) Intuition
B) Critical thinking
C) Perseverance
D) Reflection

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