In transitioning to a primary nursing model, it is important for ...

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In transitioning to a primary nursing model, it is important for a nurse manager who enjoys a high level of control over patient care to understand that his or her decision making at the patient care level:
 
  a. Is increased.
  b. Is decreased.
  c. Is relinquished.
  d. Remains the same.

Question 2

Palliative care seeks to improve the quality of life of patients with life-threatening illness through early identification, impeccable assessment, and treatment of pain and other problems.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

B
The nurse manager who is considering movement to primary nursing needs to consider how the role of the manager changes, as well as the roles of the staff. The role of decision making at the patient care level is relinquished to the primary nurse, and the role of manager becomes that of facilitator, coach, mentor, role model, and clinical resource.

Answer to Question 2

T