Which aspect of critical thinking would help in understanding a patient’s laboratory results? A.
using emotional reasoning
B.
tolerating ambiguity
C.
encouraging assumptions
D.
analyzing data

D.  analyzing data

Explanation:

"Critical thinking" is very important especially when it comes to the jobs of healthcare professionals who are constantly facing a major decision regarding their patients. Among the choices above, choice D (analyzing data) shows critical thinking when it comes to understanding a patient's laboratory results. The lab results are considered the data that are to be analyzed. This means that the healthcare professional is expected to check the significant findings and how they could be related to the symptoms of the patient. This will help him come up with a proper diagnosis.

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