A registered nurse (RN) is the group leader of practical nurses and nursing assistive personnel. Which nursing care model is the RN using?

A) Case management
B) Total patient care
C) Primary nursing
D) Team nursing

Team Nursing

Decentralized system in which the care of a patient is distributed among the members of a team. The charge nurse delegates authority to a team leader, who must be a professional nurse.

Nursing Care Model

A systematic approach to organizing and delivering nursing care, focusing on the patient's individual needs.

Practical Nurses

Nurses who are trained to provide basic nursing care under the direction of doctors and registered nurses, often holding a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license.