The client complains of right knee pain of 6/10 on the pain scale and requests for medication. The nurse assesses and flushes the IV site. Which type of intervention skill is the nurse using?
A) Interpersonal skill
B) Intellectual skill
C) Technical skill
D) Mechanical skill
Ans: D
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Technical skills are used to carry out treatments and procedures. Nurses learn the specific skills through clinical practice. Technical competence means being able to use equipment, machines, and supplies in a particular specialty.
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