A nurse describes the method of care delivery on a unit as "using nursing staff in varying ratios to meet patient needs and coordinating care using care pathways." This best describes
a. nursing case management.
b. primary nursing.
c. team nursing.
d. the skill mix method.
ANS: A
Nursing case management care delivery uses critical paths to coordinate cost-effective care provided by nursing team members from a variety of educational backgrounds. The description of the care delivery method does not match any of the other care delivery methods mentioned in the options.
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