A nurse wants to practice using the Institute of Medicine Competencies.Which competencies should the nurse use? (Select all that apply.)

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In addressing the continued challenges facing the health care system,the Institute of Medicine (2001)identified five interrelated competencies that are essential for all health care workers in the twenty-first century: Working in interdisciplinary teams,using informatics,providing patient-centered care,applying quality management,and employing evidence-based practice.The Picker Institute (2012)identified eight dimensions of patient-centered care that most affect patients' experiences with health care: Physical comfort is one of these,as is access to care.The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators tracts catheter-associated urinary tract infections among other criteria to help determine quality of nursing care.

A Nurse Wants to Practice Using the Institute of Medicine