Which component of treatment of mental illness is specifically recognized by Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)?
a. All genomes are unique.
b. Care is centered on the patient.
c. Healthy development is vital to mental health.
d. Recovery occurs on a continuum from illness to health.
ANS: B
The key areas of care promoted by QSEN are patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
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