Why must a nurse have specialized knowledge and skills in mental health illness and problems in order to provide effective nursing care for this population?
a. Services for people with mental disorders are inadequate.
b. The effects of mental health are universal.
c. Mental health disorders affect small sectors of the population.
d. Current health objectives cannot be met without the influence of nursing.
ANS: A
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