To provide comprehensive care to patients,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?

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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.Problem-solving skills are needed by all nurses.Nurses in both settings must have knowledge of psychopharmacology.

To Provide Comprehensive Care to Patients,which Competency Is More Important