Author Question: You have been floated to another inpatient unit that utilizes the primary nursing model of care. You ... (Read 74 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

You have been floated to another inpatient unit that utilizes the primary nursing model of care. You are excited about being able to work under this type of care model because one of the advantages of this particular model is _____.

a. accountability c. geographic boundaries
b. cost d. perform all interventions

Question 2

Jose has switched to the night shift from the evening shift so that he has more time to spend with his family. However, he is finding it difficult to sleep during the day. His wife asks him to do numerous tasks around the house while he is at home.

The lack of sleep is beginning to affect his job performance, and he has made several medication errors over the past month. His evaluation is a month away. The best approach for the nurse manager to take in this situation would be to:
A) Wait until his evaluation in a month
B) Ask the night supervisor to speak with him
C) Schedule a meeting with Jose for the next morning
D) Ignore the situation because the manager knows Jose will improve

AaaA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
One advantage of primary nursing is the defined accountability and responsibility for the nurse to develop a plan of care with the patient and family. Some disadvantages of this type of nursing are: high cost, no geographic boundaries, and nurses often perform interventions that could be performed by other staff members.

Answer to Question 2

C