A patient is admitted for a hysterectomy,and the RN develops and implements the plan of care but also delegates to the LPN/LVN the responsibility of administering oral medications.While off duty,this RN receives a call requesting a change in the plan of care because the patient has developed deep vein thrombosis.The nurse who originally planned the care is practicing which type of nursing care delivery?

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Primary nursing involves one nurse being responsible for overseeing a patient's care from admission to discharge, including planning and evaluating the care, even when not on duty. This scenario reflects primary nursing as the RN developed the plan of care and is contacted for changes while off duty.

A Patient Is Admitted for a Hysterectomy,and the RN Develops