The nursing student uses evidence-based practice findings in the development of a care plan. This is an example of which type of nursing skill?
A) Cognitive skill
B) Technical skill
C) Interpersonal skill
D) Ethical/legal skill
Ans: A
The student is demonstrating the use of cognitive skills, which is characterized by identifying scientific rationales for the client's plan of care, selecting nursing interventions that are most likely to yield the desired outcomes, and using critical thinking to solve problems. Technical skills focus on manipulating equipment skillfully to produce a desired outcome. Interpersonal skills are used to establish and maintain a caring relationship. Ethically and legally skilled nurses conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their personal moral code and professional role responsibilities.
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