A nurse working on a unit using the primary care delivery model would expect to observe which practice specific to primary care delivery?
a. The UAP measures blood sugar levels on all patients.
b. The RN administers medications to a team of patients.
c. The RN verifies a new order for patient started on an antihypertensive with a blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg.
d. The RN holds the morning dose of insulin for a patient scheduled for surgery later that day.
D
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A Because it is an example of functional nursing.
B Because it is seen in team nursing.
C Because it is seen in all patient care delivery models.
D In a primary nursing environment, nurses function autonomously and make clinical decisions at the bedside.
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