A common element among nursing care delivery models is the:
a. ratio of nurses to patients.
b. manager is the frontline leader.
c. value of the nurse and patient/family rela-tionship.
d. needs of the patients drive the competency of the nurse.
C
One common element among care models is the value of the nurse and patient/family relationship. Patient assignment technology offers charge nurses access to real-time data in order to match the right nurse (i.e., competency, expertise) with the right patient and provide continuity of care during an episode of care. A second common trend is the evolving role of the charge nurse as the frontline leader with responsibility to coordinate patient flow with expert communication among health care team members.
You might also like to view...
What are some problems associated with electronic (or computerized) charting? (Select all that apply.)
a. Security b. Expense of training staff c. Legibility d. Easy retrieval e. New terminology
A hospital client went five days without having a bowel movement despite maintaining adequate food and fluid intake. The nurse obtained an order for hypotonic cleansing enemas as needed and has administered two in succession, each with good effect
The nurse should be wary of administering more enemas because of the risk of causing what problem? A) Intestinal rupture B) Electrolyte imbalances C) Backflow of feces into the small intestine D) Dependence on enemas for normal bowel function
The nurse is teaching a client about how to choose an appropriate over-the-counter (OTC) medication. In doing so, the nurse cautions the client:
a. to look specifically for the antihistamine content. b. that many products containing antihistamines will decrease blood pressure. c. not to take additional acetaminophen, if the cold product contains the drug. d. not to take any over-the-counter medication for more than three days.
During a convention at a large hotel, several attendees become very ill with respiratory symptoms for which they are diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. Which regulatory agency is responsible for investigation of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease?
a. Occupational Safety and Health Admin-istration (OSHA) b. The Joint Commission (TJC) c. Centers for Disease Control and Preven-tion (CDC) d. National League of Nursing Accrediting Committee (NLNAC)