"Discuss the relationship between critical thinking and evidence-based practice in nursing. How can reflective practice be used to strengthen critical thinking skills and ensure safe, ethical, and patient-centered care?" Add references from scholarly articles or research journals not more than 10 years using APA 7th edition reference style

multipleQuestions newQuestion Discuss the relationship between critical thinking and evidence-based practice in nursing. newAnswer Critical thinking in nursing involves analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions, while evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values, ensuring that care is both effective and tailored to individual needs (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2018). newQuestion How can reflective practice be used to strengthen critical thinking skills and ensure safe, ethical, and patient-centered care? newAnswer Reflective practice enhances critical thinking by encouraging nurses to analyze their experiences, question assumptions, and apply lessons learned to improve patient care, thereby fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ethical decision-making (Schön, 2017). newQuestion Provide references from scholarly articles or research journals not more than 10 years using APA 7th edition reference style. newAnswer Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. Schön, D. A. (2017). The reflective practitioner: How professionals think in action. Routledge.