Which statement would likely be made by a client receiving care through the functional method?

In the functional method of care, tasks are divided among different healthcare providers based on their functions or specialties rather than offering comprehensive, continuous care by a single caregiver. Therefore, a client receiving care in this system might express that they have to wait for a specific staff member designated to a particular task—in this case, the nurse responsible for administering medications.

This reflects the characteristic structure of functional nursing, where the client may not have access to medications or pain relief until that specialized nurse is available. This division of labor can lead to delays in care since clients must rely on the scheduling and availability of specific staff members.

The other options reflect a more integrated or holistic approach to nursing care, which is not typical of the functional method. For instance, asking any nurse for medication or having a consistent nurse each day indicates a more personal and continuous model of care, such as primary nursing or team nursing, where consistency and accessibility are emphasized.