The Core Concept of the Synergy Model for Patient Care

question 10

Multiple Choice

The core concept of the synergy model for patient care is based on the nurse-patient relationship and acknowledges:

• A) frontline charge nurses make informed patient care assignment decisions.
• B) organizing and delivering nursing care achieves desired patient outcomes.
• C) the needs or characteristics of the patients and families drive the competencies of the nurse.
• D) the clinical nurse leader champions innovations that improve patient outcomes, ensures quality care, and reduces health care costs.

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