The fundamental element of any patient care delivery combines work allocation with:
a. Patient acuity.
b. Leadership.
c. Clinical decision making.
d. Delegation.
C
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A Because it is not necessarily useful in determining the appropriate patient care delivery systems needed.
B Because it is not necessarily useful in determining the appropriate patient care delivery systems needed.
C Work allocation is necessary in any patient care delivery system.
D Because it is not necessarily useful in determining the appropriate patient care delivery systems needed.
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