There are different types of skills that nurses use in the implementation of nursing care. Based on this information, which are examples of technical skills?
1 . Administration of an injection
2 . Insertion of a urinary catheter
3 . Basic physical sciences
4 . Client encounters promoting development of a trusting relationship
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 4
D) 3, 4
A
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Technical skills include administration of an injection and insertion of a urinary catheter. Intellectual skills include basic physical sciences. Interpersonal skills include client encounters promoting development of a trusting relationship.
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