In anticipation of a nursing shortage, the nursing management in a facility is investigating a nursing care delivery model that involves staff members working under the direction of a regis-tered nurse leader. What is this model called?
a. Team nursing
b. Primary nursing
c. Functional nursing
d. Total patient care
A
In team nursing, an RN leads a team that is composed of other RNs, RPNs or LPNs, and unregu-lated care providers (UCPs). The team members provide direct client care to groups of clients, under the direction of the RN team leader.
Primary nursing is a model of care delivery whereby an RN assumes responsibility for a caseload of clients over time. Typically the RN selects the clients for his or her caseload and cares for the same clients during their hospitalization or stay in the health care setting.
Functional nursing is task-focused, not client-focused. In this model, tasks are divided, with one nurse assuming responsibility for specific tasks.
Total patient care is a model of care in which an RN is responsible for all aspects of care for one or more clients. The RN may delegate aspects of care, but retains accountability for care of all assigned clients.
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