A nurse is working in a health care facility where she assumes responsibility for a caseload of patients over a period of time. The nurse is practicing:
A. team nursing.
B. primary nursing.
C. functional nursing.
D. decentralized management.
B
In team nursing, licensed vocational nurses/licensed practical nurses and assistive personnel work under the direction of the registered nurse. Functional nursing is task focused, not patient focused. Decentralized management includes decision-making, which is moved down to the level of staff, involving all employees at all levels of activities.
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