An orthopedic unit is considering different types of care delivery models and staff have an opportunity to ask questions about how the models differ
The nurse manager provides an overview and uses the above visual to demonstrate which model of care delivery?
a. Team
b. Partnership
c. Primary
d. Functional
ANS: D
Correct: Functional care delivery models assign tasks to each provider. In the above visual, the LPN is responsible for oral medication administration, the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel provide hygiene, and the RN is assigned to task that require the nursing process.
Incorrect:
a. Team nursing requires an RN team leader who is assigned with four to five other staff.
b. Partnership delivery models pair a RN with a partner who provides care.
c. In primary nursing care delivery, the "primary nurse" assumes 24-hour responsibility for directing the patient's plan of care.
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