The nurse establishes trust and talks with a school-aged patient before administering an injection. Which type of implementation skill is the nurse using?
a. Cognitive
b. Interpersonal
c. Psychomotor
d. Judgmental
ANS: B
Nursing practice includes cognitive, interpersonal, and psychomotor skills. Interpersonal skills involve developing trusting relationships with patients, conveying caring and compassion, and communicating clearly. Cognitive skills include critical thinking and decision-making skills. Psychomotor skill requires the integration of cognitive and motor abilities, such as administering the injection. Being judgmental is not appropriate in nursing; nurses are nonjudgmental.
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