A Nursing Team Has Been Gathered to Refine Documentation Procedures

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nursing team has been gathered to refine documentation procedures. During its second meeting, two members are passive, two struggle impatiently to get the task underway, and two others are dominating and controlling communication. What should the leader do at this point?

• A) Assist the members to get to know one another.
• B) Encourage group communication, encouraging all members to share in this process.
• C) Set rules regarding the team's purpose, schedule, attendance, roles, tasks, and confidentiality.
• D) Guarantee that consensus is reached regarding the team's findings and recommendations.

---

Definitions:

Smith Act

is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1940 that set criminal penalties for advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government.

Federal Crime

Crimes that violate the laws of the Federal Government of a country and are prosecuted under federal law as opposed to state law.

Overthrow of the Government

The act of removing a government from power, typically through undemocratic means such as a coup or revolution.

Communist Party

A political party advocating the principles of communism, including the abolition of private property and the establishment of a society where goods are owned communally and available to all.