What Is a Defining Characteristic of a Well-Functioning Group

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is a defining characteristic of a well-functioning group?

• A) the atmosphere tends to be stressful and formal
• B) decisions are usually based on what a majority of the group wants
• C) conflict and disagreement tend to be over individual personalities or approaches
• D) people express both their feelings and their thoughts

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Definitions:

Evidence-Based Practice

A decision-making process that integrates the best available research, clinical expertise, and patient values and preferences.

Infection Rates

The frequency at which infections occur in a given population or setting, often used as a measure of healthcare quality.

Quality Improvement

A systematic, formal approach to the analysis of practice performance and efforts to improve it.

Standard Nursing Care

The uniform practices and procedures that registered nurses follow to ensure patient safety and wellness.