In anticipation of a nursing shortage, the nursing management in a facility is investigating a nursing care delivery model that involves the division of tasks, with one nurse assuming the responsibility for particular tasks
What is this model called? a. Total patient care
b. Functional nursing
c. Team nursing
d. Primary nursing
B
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A Total patient care is a model of care where a registered nurse (RN) is responsible for all aspects of care for one or more patients. The RN may delegate aspects of care but retains accountability for care of all assigned patients.
B Functional nursing is task-focused, not patient-focused. In this model, tasks are divided, with one nurse assuming responsibility for specific tasks.
C In team nursing, an RN leads a team that is composed of other RNs, registered psychiatric nurses or licensed practical nurses, and unregulated care providers (UCPs). The team members provide direct patient care to groups of patients, under the direction of the RN team leader. UCPs are given patient assignments rather than being assigned particular tasks.
D Primary nursing is a model of care delivery whereby an RN assumes responsibility for a caseload of patients over time. Typically the RN selects the patients for his or her caseload and cares for the same patients during their hospitalization or stay in the health care setting.
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