Functional nursing is a method of providing:

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)
Sol. Functional nursing is a task-oriented method of providing patient care. In this model, each nursing staff member performs specific duties (e.g., one gives medications, another does dressing, etc.) for all patients. It is efficient in settings with high patient loads but can lead to fragmented care.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Care of records – Not specific to functional nursing.
· (b) Case management – A holistic approach, usually under primary or team nursing, not functional.
· (c) Patient care – Correct answer. Functional nursing is focused on patient care tasks.
· (d) Equipment care – Not the primary goal of functional nursing.