Answer to Question 1
D
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The nurse is responsible for all actions performed, whether they are dependent, interdependent, or independent. This responsibility is also called accountability, an important aspect of the legal requirements of nursing practice.
Answer to Question 2
A
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The basic skills required in nursing care are intellectual skills, interpersonal skills, and technical skills. Technical skills involve safe and competent care. Intellectual skills involve knowing and understanding essential information. Interpersonal skills involve believing, behaving, and relating to others. Critical thinking is one type of intellectual skill essential for making quick decisions and taking swift action.