The Nurses on a Busy Medical-Surgical Unit Have Decided to Change

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurses on a busy medical-surgical unit have decided to change to a team nursing approach to patient care. Which of the following is an advantage of team nursing?

• A) Unlicensed assistive personnel can carry out some of the functions that do not require a registered nurse's expertise.
• B) The registered nurse provides all care to the same patient or patients for the entire shift.
• C) Tasks can be carried out that require several persons because an assigned team is readily available.
• D) Unlicensed assistive personnel can carry out some of the functions that do not require a registered nurse's expertise and the registered nurse provides all care to the same patient or patients for the entire shift.
• E) Unlicensed assistive personnel can carry out some of the functions that do not require a registered nurse's expertise and tasks can be carried out that require several persons because an assigned team is readily available.

Identify different strategic behaviors within oligopolies, including reciprocity and first-mover advantage.

Distinguish between the various models of oligopoly pricing and output.

Explain the concept of the prisoner's dilemma and its relevance to oligopoly behavior.

Understand the role and effects of advertising within the context of oligopolies.

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