A nursing unit is comparing team nursing to the partnership model and finds that:
a. with the partnership model, an RN does not have to be part of the mix.
b. leadership abilities of the RN is a major determinant of effectiveness of care for both models.
c. the RN teaches the LPN/LVN or unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) how to apply the nursing process in team nursing.
d. with team nursing the RN cares for the patient while the team members work with the family or significant others.
ANS: B
Correct: The RN leads regardless of whether partnership model or team nursing is practiced.
Incorrect:
a. An RN is the leader of the pair.
c. Applying the nursing process is not an appropriate role for the LPN/LVN or UAP.
d. The team is led by an RN, and the team performs those tasks that are not required by the RN; however, team members can also be additional RNs but they are not in a leader role.
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