Which is true of primary nursing?

Question

1. The nurse provides all care.
2. It is the same as primary care.
3. The nurse is responsible for total care of assigned clients.
4. The focus of the care is teaching the client about health and client advocacy.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3

Primary nursing is a system in which one nurse is responsible for the total care of assigned clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Associates may provide some of the care, but the primary nurse coordinates the care and communicates information to those involved in the care. It is not the same as primary care, in which care is focused on health promotion and illness/injury prevention. Primary nursing encompasses all aspects of the professional role, including teaching, advocacy, decision making, and continuity of care.