Author Question: As the RN team leader, identify all potential challenges of using team nursing to deliver care to ... (Read 83 times)

ereecah · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

As the RN team leader, identify all potential challenges of using team nursing to deliver care to assigned clients. Select all that apply.

1. Delegation and increased accountability
2. Cost savings with staffing needs
3. Continuity of care per team
4. Communication among staff
5. RN time availability to the patient

Question 2

Which characteristics are included as key for effective nurse management?

1. Always has an open door policy.
2. Communicates clearly.
3. Stands up for the group.
4. Remains calm regardless of situation.
5. Maintains honesty and fairness.

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

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.