A hospital converts to a system of care delivery in which RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are responsible for implementing a specific task, such as medication administration or personal hygiene, for the entire nursing unit
This type of delivery system is:
a. total patient care.
b. functional nursing.
c. team nursing.
d. primary nursing.
ANS: B
Correct: In functional nursing members of the team are assigned specific tasks such as assessment or medication administration
Incorrect:
a. Total patient care involves an RN who provides every aspect of patient care.
c. With team nursing the team leader, an RN, delegates care to other team members.
d. In primary nursing the RN assumes 24-hour responsibility for the care of assigned patients.
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