Which step of the critical thinking process is this nurse engaged in the following?

Selecting alternatives-once the data is analyzed and alternatives are generated, the nurse then selects the alternatives that would be the most appropriate for the clients care needs. analysis of the situation includes distinguishing the data as normal or abnormal, clustering related data, identifying patterns in the data, identifying missing information, and drawing valid conclusions. collection of information involves identifying assumptions, organizing data collection, determining the reliability of the data, identifying relevant versus irrelevant data, and identifying inconsistencies in the data. evaluation is the last element in critical thinking and includes the skills of determining whether the expected outcomes have been achieved.