Which system describes team-based nursing, where care is delivered by a team under a team leader?

• A. Modular nursing
• B. Nursing care management
• C. Primary nursing
• D. Team nursing

Answer: (D)

Team nursing is a care-delivery approach in which a team, led by a team leader, provides care for a group of patients. The team typically includes a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and assistive personnel who work together, with the leader planning the care plan, assigning tasks based on each member’s skills, and ensuring clear communication and continuity of care. This setup allows flexibility in workload and ensures comprehensive patient coverage, as the team can coordinate and adjust as patient needs change. It differs from other models that focus on individual nurse-patient assignment (primary nursing), care divided by tasks rather than patient needs (functional or modular nursing), or care management that centers on coordinating care across settings rather than bedside team collaboration.