Which competency is more important for a nurse who works in a ...

[frankwu]

Which competency is more important for a nurse who works in a community mental health center than a psychiatric nurse who works in an inpatient unit?
 
  a. Problem-solving skills
  b. A calm external manner
  c. Ability to cross service systems
  d. Knowledge of psychopharmacology

Question 2

__________ refers to thinking and thought processes.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[lorealeza]

Answer to Question 1

C
A community mental health nurse must be able to work with schools, corrections facilities, shelters, health care providers, and employers. The mental health nurse working in an inpatient unit needs only to be able to work within the single setting. All nurses need problem-solving skills. Nurses in both settings must have knowledge of psychopharmacology.

Answer to Question 2

Cognition
Cognition relates to intelligence, judgment, reasoning, knowledge, understanding, and memory.

[frankwu]

Great answer, keep it coming

[miss.ashley]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it