The nurse accepts a new job at a facility that uses the functional nursing method, and recognizes that means the nurse will most likely:
1. Have the same assigned clients to care for each day.
2. Be assigned specific tasks to do during the shift.
3. Work with the same group of staff each day.
4. Be assigned to work whatever shift is required.
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Rationale: When providing care using the functional method, the team members are assigned specific tasks to do based on their knowledge, experience, and ability.
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