A psychiatric–mental health nurse is providing care to clients with a mental illness and is investigating factors related to client safety, delivery of care services, and cost effectiveness
The nurse is involved with which area of professional performance?
A) Education
B) Quality of practice
C) Resource utilization
D) Collaboration
Ans: C
Resource utilization addresses factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact of practice in the planning and delivery of nursing care. Education involves attaining knowledge and competency in current nursing practice. Quality of practice addresses the systematic enhancement of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Collaboration involves working together (collaborating) with clients, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
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