Which structure would be the most successful client care delivery system in intensive care units?
1. Total patient care
2. Functional nursing
3. Team nursing
4. Modular nursing
Answer: 1
Rationale: In total patient care, one nurse cares for a client, and can give continuous, holistic and expert nursing care, being totally accountable for the client. Team nursing, functional nursing, and modular nursing have the disadvantage of less continuity of care, as many caregivers at different levels are involved in client care. Some of these might mean less skilled personnel caring for the client in an intensive care unit.
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