Nurses who work in home settings rather than a hospital setting require a different level of ability to be technically proficient, self-motivated, and innovative. This requires a higher level of what quality?
a. Knowledge
b. Performance
c. Independence
d. Cooperation
ANS: C
The independence of home care practice can be difficult for nurses who depend on the security of the institutional setting.
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