The determination of a nursing care model or system of care delivery depends on (select all that apply):
a. patient care processes.
b. health care provider roles.
c. government reimbursement.
d. the organization's philosophy.
e. the identification of organizational struc-tures.
A, B, E
The determination of a nursing care model or system of care delivery depends on the identifica-tion of organizational structures, patient care processes, and health care provider roles that are necessary to achieve care goals. Trends in the health care environment strongly influence orga-nizational structure.
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The perinatal nurse observes the placental inspection by the health-care provider after birth. This examination may help to determine whether an abruption has occurred prior to or during labor
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.