Which of the Following Is a Primary Barrier to Effective

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary barrier to effective nurse-physician collaboration that has persisted over time?

• A)The view among the general population that nurses' contributions to client care are less important to health and well-being than physicians' contributions
• B)Nurses' and physicians' perceptions of inequity in their roles, with nurses assuming a subservient role and physicians assuming leadership and a superior role in healthcare settings
• C)A general lack of education among health professionals about the ways in which nurse-physician collaboration improves healthcare quality
• D)A lack of published evidence regarding the effectiveness of collaborative efforts among and between nurses and physicians
• E)A lack of support at the federal level for efforts to improve healthcare among the general population through increased nurse-physician-client collaboration

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Definitions:

Moral Poverty

The lack of moral values, principles, and responsibilities, often leading to social problems such as crime and antisocial behavior.

The Veil

A metaphor for the barrier or separation between different realities or perceptions, often in a cultural or racial context.

Symbolic Boundary

Conceptual distinctions made by social actors to categorize objects, people, practices, and even time and space, that help to separate and maintain social groups.

Social Darwinism

A theory applying Darwin's concept of natural selection to societal groups, suggesting that social hierarchies and competition are natural and beneficial.