NURS 372 Collaboration Questions With Complete Solutions.

Collaboration correct answer: Development of partnerships to achieve best possible outcomes that reflect the particular needs of the patient, family, or community, requiring an understanding of what others have to offer o What do you think is an advantage of team nursing (a mix of RNs, possibly LPNs, and nursing assistive personnel)? correct answer: § The RNs are able to give more time to each patient and focus on their medical/psychological needs, by delegating more minor interventions (cleaning up a patient, taking blood sugars, taking the patients to the bathroom, etc) o What do you think is a disadvantage of this nursing delivery style? (team nursing) correct answer: There's a chance for miscommunication and some interventions being done multiple times for a pt if one nurse was unaware another one already did the intervention Patient- and family- centered care correct answer: The healthcare team collaborates within itself as well as in partnership with the patient and family in the patient's care Patient- and family- centered care Advantages/Disadvantages correct answer: Advantages • Pt fully engaged in their care • Interprofessional communication for timely and effective tx Disadvantages • The pt may not agree with a care plan A pt's values/beliefs may contradict the best method of care Total patient care correct answer: The RN is responsible for all aspects of care with a high degree of interprofessional collaboration Total patient care