The skill that will be most helpful to an LPN/LVN in navigating health care system changes successfully is
a. the ability to work efficiently for long hours.
b. problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
c. identifying the need for comprehensive system change.
d. becoming knowledgeable about CQI processes.
ANS: B
Critical thinking and problem solving are important not only in patient care, but also in nonclinical situations in the health care agency. The ability to work efficiently for long hours will not promote success during change. Identifying the need for comprehensive system change and becoming knowledgeable about CQI processes will be helpful but would not be assessed as most helpful.
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