Which leadership skills should a nursing student use when caring for patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Priority setting
b. Time management
c. Case management
d. Delegation
e. Team communication
A, B, D, E
Priority setting, time management, delegation, and team communication are all leadership skills. Student nurses do not perform case management and case management is not a leadership skill but an approach to delivery of patient care.
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