The care delivery system is integrated into the professional practice model. What does the care delivery model describe?
a. The manner in which care is delivered, the context of care, and the expected out-comes of care
b. The context of nursing care
c. The expected outcomes of care
d. Care delivery and outcomes
ANS: A
All are integral parts of the care delivery model and essential for best practice.
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