The nurse working within the AACN Synergy Model realizes that optimal patient outcomes are realized when:
1. Highly qualified nurses care for patients in highly technical settings.
2. Nurses agree to work overtime to cover unit staffing needs.
3. Staff nurse competency is matched with patient needs.
4. Patient care is delivered within a "closed unit" model.
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Rationale 1: The AACN Synergy Model does not state that nurses need to be highly qualified to care for patients in highly technical settings.
Rationale 2: The AACN Synergy Model does not state that nurses agree to work overtime to cover unit staffing needs.
Rationale 3: The underlying assumption of the Synergy Model is that optimal patient outcomes occur when the needs of the patient and family are matched with the competencies of the nurse.
Rationale 4: The AACN Synergy Model does not state the type of care area in which patient care is to be delivered.
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