In transitioning to a primary nursing model,it is important for a nurse manager who enjoys a high level of control over patient care to understand that his or her decision making at the patient care level:
A)Is increased.
B)Is decreased.
C)Is relinquished.
D)Remains the same.

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The nurse manager who is considering movement to primary nursing needs to consider how the role of the manager changes,as well as the roles of the staff.The role of decision making at the patient care level is relinquished to the primary nurse,and the role of manager becomes that of facilitator,coach,mentor,role model,and clinical resource.

In Transitioning to a Primary Nursing Model,it Is Important for a Nurse