Nurses must upgrade all skills when working in a healthcare setting. For which of the following nursing skills is it a priority to be upgraded to meet the increasing client acuity in extended care?
A) Cognitive skills
B) Technical skills
C) Leadership skills
D) Legal/ethical skills
C
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Client acuity in extended care is steadily increasing. Therefore, nurses working in this area must continuously upgrade their skills and competencies to meet these growing responsibilities. As the need for nurses to function as leaders increases, effective leadership skills become more important. A competent leader must be able to direct and influence the actions of others effectively.
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