A nurse and a physician are in conflict over the treatment of a client. Which statements by the nurse reflect the best way to handle interprofessional conflict? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. "I" statements of what the nurse wants are not the best way to discuss options in an interprofessional disagreement.
2. Speaking from the vantage point of the client helps to support the nurse's position in this conflict.
3. Explaining what will best help the client helps to support the nurse's position in this conflict.
4. Using facts to support the nurse's point in the conflict is an important strategy.
5. This statement is confrontational and is unlikely to support the nurse's position in this conflict.

A Nurse and a Physician Are in Conflict Over the Treatment