Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Which situation represents the primary nursing care delivery model?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
In primary nursing, option 1, concern is with keeping the nurse at the bedside actively involved in care, providing goal-directed and individualized client care. Option 2 does not follow the guidelines for any specific type of nursing care delivery approach. Team nursing, option 3, is characterized by a high degree of communication and collaboration among members. The team is generally led by an RN, who is responsible for assessing, developing nursing diagnoses, planning, and evaluating each client's plan of care. The functional model of care involves an assembly line approach to client care, with major tasks being delegated by the charge nurse to individual staff members.