Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Patient-Centered

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the patient-centered care model of nursing care delivery?

• A) It is easily explained to patients because it is based on traditional models of nursing care.
• B) Communication among team members is not required to make the model work.
• C) A multidisciplinary team emphasizes continuum of care and focuses on the patient's right to individualized care.
• D) It decreases the number of registered nurses required to provide care.

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Definitions:

Task Characteristics

The attributes or features inherent in work-related activities that affect how they are perceived and performed.

Subordinate Effort

The exertion of energy or application of skills by individuals or teams at lower hierarchical levels within an organization, usually directed towards achieving the organization's objectives.

Technical Matters

Issues or aspects that are concerned with the practical, mechanical, or procedural side of a subject, often requiring specialized knowledge or skills.

Staffing

The process of hiring, positioning, and overseeing employees in an organization to ensure that it is adequately staffed with qualified individuals.