A patient has decided to stop hemodialysis because his renal failure progresses and he wishes to spend more time with family
Palliative care will continue, and the approach will be discussed with the patient and family as needed and at change of shift. The care delivery model in this situation is termed:
a. partnership.
b. patient-centered.
c. case management.
d. total patient care.
ANS: B
Correct: Patient-centered care models entail the health care team partnering with the patient and family to ensure that patients' wants, needs, and preferences are the priority while allowing the patient and family to participate in decisions and educational needs.
Incorrect:
a. Partnership delivery models pair the RN with a partner to deliver care.
c. In case management the RN case manager coordinates the patient's care throughout the course of an illness.
d. Total patient care nurses are responsible for all the care components for their assigned group of patients during the assigned shift.
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