The nurse recognizes that a characteristic of effective team collabora

QUESTION

The nurse recognizes that a characteristic of effective team collaboration includes which of the following?

a. It promotes inclusion of the client and family.
b. It increases fragmentation of client care.
c. It discourages synergistic creativity among professionals.
d. Its goal is to duplicate efforts to promote safe, high-quality care.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Shared goals are an essential product of effective team collaboration. The client and family should be team members involved in determining, refining, and updating goals. Their inclusion as a collaborative team member allows for a more realistic assessment of a client’s needs, preferences, resources, and personal goals. They can provide important input into the development and evaluation of care and can sensitize providers to realistic needs and priorities.