Which of the following is a characteristic of the team model of nursing care delivery?
a. Each member of the team uses his or her abilities to the fullest in patient care.
b. Communication among the team saves time, so the model is cost-efficient.
c. Team nursing emphasizes holistic care for the patients and their families.
d. This model increases continuity of care for the patients.
ANS: A
A
Both the professional and nonprofessional members of the team provide the level of care they are best prepared to offer. The team members are utilized to their fullest.
B
Communicating patient information to all involved in patient care is time consuming.
C
Team nursing fragments the care for the patients because multiple people are involved.
D
The continuity of care can be fragmented because of the multiple providers over the time the patient is in the hospital.
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