Nurse A works in an inpatient unit in the community mental health center. Nurse B is a community mental health nurse. To provide comprehensive care to clients, which skill must nurse B use that nurse A does not currently use?
a. A calm external manner
b. Problem-solving skills
c. Ability to cross service systems
d. Knowledge of psychopharmacology
ANS: C
A community mental health nurse must be able to work with schools, corrections facilities, shelters,
health care providers, and employers. The mental health nurse working in an inpatient unit needs
only to be able to work within the single setting. Option A: This manner would be needed by nurses
in both settings. Option B: Problem-solving skills are needed by all nurses. Option D: Nurses in both
settings must have knowledge of psychopharmacology.
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