A student nurse accurately performs a sterile dressing change. For which skill is the student being evaluated when accurately performing a sterile dressing change?
A) Technical
B) Intellectual
C) Interpersonal
D) Critical thinking
A
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The basic skills required in nursing care are intellectual skills, interpersonal skills, and technical skills. Technical skills involve safe and competent care. Intellectual skills involve knowing and understanding essential information. Interpersonal skills involve believing, behaving, and relating to others. Critical thinking is one type of intellectual skill essential for making quick decisions and taking swift action.
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