The nurse works in a hospital that practices functional care delivery. Which statements represent common perceptions about this system? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected

Question

Select all that apply. 1. "My job is so boring.".
2. "My job is very satisfying.".
3. "Knowing that I am instrumental in my patient's return to health is very joyful.".
4. "It is hard for me to see the impact of my work in helping patients get better.".
5. "As long as I do my job correctly, I am not responsible for when or how the patient gets better.".

Answer 1

1,4,5
Rationale 1: Functional nursing requires the nurse to perform the same tasks on each shift. For example, the nurse may give medications to all patients on the unit. Nurses complain that the repetitive nature of the work becomes boring.
Rationale 2: Functional nursing is not known to produce job satisfaction. Nurses more often complain that it is tedious.
Rationale 3: In functional nursing, the nurse is not involved in the total process of helping the patient get better. Joyfulness is not a common feeling.
Rationale 4: Because tasks are fragmented, it is often difficult for the nurse to appreciate his or her role in helping the patient get well.
Rationale 5: There is a perceived lack of accountability for the patient's return to health because tasks are so fragmented.