The patient care delivery system used by an institution should be based on which fundamental elements? (Select all that apply.)
a. Work allocation
b. Accountability
c. Allocation of resources
d. Mission statement
e. Leadership style
f. Cultural diversity of patients
ANS: A, B, D
Options A, B, and D are correct because the text lists these as fundamental elements of any pa-tient care delivery system. Options C, E, and F are not fundamental elements of a patient care delivery system.
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