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Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

Question 1 of 2

A nurse notes that multiple elderly patients in a skilled nursing facility have developed gastrointestinal symptoms after eating a particular meal. She concludes the meal is contaminated. What type of reasoning is she using?

A. Deductive reasoning
B. Inductive reasoning
C. Hypothetical reasoning
D. Circular reasoning