Answer to Question 1
Answer: 1; 3; 5
Rationale:
Delegation and accountability: The RN team leader delegates frequently with team nursing, and with delegation comes an increased accountability for care given by someone else.
Cost savings for staffing: Personnel costs are lower with team nursing, so this would be an advantage of team nursing.
Continuity of care: Continuity of care can suffer when care is given by more than one person, so this is a disadvantage.
Communication among staff: Communication among staff usually is improved with team nursing, as each member communicates with clients, families, and each other. This is an advantage of team nursing.
RN time availability: The RN has less time available at the client's bedside, so this is a disadvantage of team nursing.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: 2; 3; 5
Rationale:
Always has an open door policy: While nurse managers should be approachable and should listen attentively, it is not always feasible to have an open door policy.
Communicates clearly: Nurse managers must communicate clearly, so this is a key characteristic.
Stands up for the group: Effective nurse managers are advocates for their staff.
Remains calm regardless of situation: While effective nurse mangers stay calm most of the time, it might not always be feasible to stay calm in every situation.
Maintains honesty and fairness: This characteristic is important for nurse managers to be effective in their role.
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Nursing school
Choosing nursing interventions
Devices used to deliver respiratory drugs.
Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals