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 an RN leader. What is this model called?

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a. Team nursing
b. Primary nursing
c. Functional nursing
d. Total patient care

Answer 1

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A In team nursing, an RN leads a team that is composed of other RNs, registered psychiatric nurses or licensed practical nurses, and UCPs. The team members provide direct patient care to groups of patients, under the direction of the RN team leader.
B Primary nursing is a model of care delivery whereby an RN assumes responsibility for a caseload of patients over time. Typically the RN selects the patients for his or her caseload and cares for the same patients during their hospitalization or stay in the health care setting.
C Functional nursing is task-focused, not patient-focused. In this model, tasks are divided, with one nurse assuming responsibility for specific tasks.
D Total patient care is a model of care in which an RN is responsible for all aspects of care for one or more patients. The RN may delegate aspects of care but retains accountability for care of all assigned patients.