Exam 42: Collaboration

The nurse is presenting an in-service on the importance of collaborative communication.The nurse includes which critical event identified by the Joint Commission as an outcome of poor communication among health care team members?

A nurse manager has recently overheard several negative comments made by nurses on the unit about other nurses on the unit.The manager recognizes that the nurses are exhibiting what type of behavior that is detrimental to collaboration?

A newly licensed nurse is assigned to an experienced nurse for training on a medical unit of a hospital.What type of nurse-to-nurse collaboration does this assignment demonstrate?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a progressive,degenerative muscle illness.The patient states that she would like to remain in her home with her daughter as long as possible.What action should the nurse take?

The management of a community hospital is trying to encourage a more collaborative environment among staff members.Which concept is most important for management to develop first?

Which activities are appropriate for the nurse to collaborate with a patient? (Select all that apply.)

A patient has been admitted to an acute care hospital unit.The nurse explains the hospital philosophy that the patient be an active part of planning their care.The patient verbalizes understanding of this request when they make which statement?

The nurse and physician are explaining the home care that will be needed by a patient after discharge.The patient's spouse states angrily that it will not be possible to provide the care recommended.What is the best response by the nurse?

Which patient scenario describes the best example of professional collaboration?

Which statement correctly describes the nurses' role in collaboration?