A nurse in community-based practice needs a variety of skills and talents while rendering care to patients in the community. Which are competencies of the community health nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Case manager
b. Care giver
c. Educator
d. Advocate
e. Counselor
A, B, C
Selected competencies, such as caregiver, case manager, epidemiologist, and educator, are used in the community-based setting. Advocate and counselor are not competencies.
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A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 1, 2, 4, 5 C) 1, 3, 4, 5 D) 2, 3, 4, 5
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A) Assessment of tissues B) Increasing circulation C) Promotion of conversation D) Relaxation of muscles