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Table 6 The five items showing lowest clinical competence. The number of RN = 95 and PN = 242

From: Revealing a gap in the clinical competence of nursing staff in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study with the Ms. Olsen test

Rank

RN

n

%

PN

n

%

1

Is more tired during the day

8

8.4

Is more tired during the day

9

3.7

2

Has lost interest in keeping home in order. sleeps in chair instead of bed

9

9.5

Has lost interest in keeping home in order. sleeps in chair instead of bed

18

7.4

3

Has pain and discomfort in mouth

15

15.8

Choughs. has increased saliva and respiration frequency above 20/min

39

16.1

4

Has changes in sight, hearing, speech and comprehension

25

26.3

Has fallen two times during previous week

42

17.4

5

Skin has rash, wounds, is red or itchy

29

30.5

Has pain and discomfort in mouth

44

18.2

5

Has reduced appetite and food intake

29

30.5