A severe winter storm has prevented most staff members from getting to work on a busy medical-surgical unit. One registered nurse, two licensed practical nurses, and three nursing assistants have been able to get to work. A nurse-manager must decide which nursing care delivery system (model) (NCDS) should be implemented for the best possible client care during this staffing crisis. The nurse-manager directs the staff to implement which NCDS (NCDM)?
a) Functional nursing
b) Team nursing
c) Primary nursing
d) Case management
Answer: a) Functional nursing
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