The Nurse Is Working Within an Interdisciplinary Team

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working within an interdisciplinary team. The nurse recognizes that interdisciplinary teams are characterized by what factor?

• A) They include only formal interactions.
• B) They focus on individual problem solving.
• C) There is an absence of overlapping of professional roles.
• D) They share a common mission of working together to resolve complex clinical problems.

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Definitions:

Emotional Response

A reaction to something internally or externally that involves emotional feelings, such as happiness, anger, or sadness.

Information Overload

The state of being overwhelmed by the vast amount of available information, impeding understanding and decision-making.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Displays

Gestures that are used like nonverbal punctuation marks, such as pounding your fist on the table.