A nursing unit has just completed a 6-month trial of using team nursing to provide care. The overwhelming opinion of the staff is that the experiment was a disaster
What are the most common reasons team nursing is not successful? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. There are problems with delegation.
2. There are problems with the skill set of the UAPs on the teams.
3. The LPNs on the team do not accept their position of being "in the middle."
4. Communication on the team or with the nurse manager is flawed.
5. RNs and LPNs struggle with who is in control and has the power on the team.
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Rationale 1: If the team leader does not delegate effectively or team members do not accept delegation well, team nursing will not be effective.
Rationale 2: Problems with UAP skill sets can be overcome by education. This is not a common reason team nursing does not work.
Rationale 3: While LPNs can be "in the middle" between the UAP and the RN, there is no indication that this is a common problem.
Rationale 4: Poor communication is a common problem and can make the team approach ineffective.
Rationale 5: There is no indication that this is a common issue.
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