Which of the following traits is most likely to inhibit the quality of care that a nurse provides in a psychiatric setting?
A) Introversion
B) Emotional stability
C) Extroversion
D) Judgmental
Ans: D
Introversion and extroversion are two different personality orientations, but neither is more valid than the other. Emotional stability is an asset, while being judgmental inhibits care.
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A. tropic B. counter C. inter D. source
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