Asked by el señor brenzo on Aug 01, 2024

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To provide comprehensive care to patients, which competency is more important for a nurse who works in a community mental health center than a psychiatric nurse who works in an inpatient unit?

A) Problem-solving skills
B) Calm and caring manner
C) Ability to cross service systems
D) Knowledge of psychopharmacology

Cross Service Systems

Interdisciplinary collaborations that facilitate access to and coordination of different service systems for comprehensive support.

Psychiatric Nurse

A specialized nurse who cares for patients with mental health issues, providing support, medication management, and therapeutic care.

Comprehensive Care

A holistic approach to medical and health services that covers all aspects of a patient's needs, including physical, emotional, and social.

  • Identify the competencies required for nurses in different psychiatric settings.
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Ezekiel MachebeleAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A community mental health nurse must be able to work with schools, corrections facilities, shelters, health care providers, and employers. The mental health nurse working in an inpatient unit needs only to be able to work within the single setting. Problem-solving skills are needed by all nurses. Nurses in both settings must have knowledge of psychopharmacology.