A nurse is working as the designated leader of a group of healthcare providers in a community clinic setting. The team members are working to decrease the number of adolescent pregnancies in the community. They have defined the problem and are now focusing on objectives and considering various viewpoints presented by the group. The nurse is tasked with helping the team stay focused in order to address the defined problem. Which of the competencies of collaboration does this describe?
A)Decision making
B)Mutual respect
C)Trust
D)Communication

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A)Collaboration involves shared responsibility for decision making. The team must follow each step of the decision-making process, beginning with a clear definition of the problem. Team decision making must be directed at the objectives of the effort. It requires full consideration and respect for diverse viewpoints, and often guidance and direction from a group leader. Mutual respect occurs when two or more people show or feel honor or esteem toward one another. Trust occurs when an individual is confident in the actions of another individual. Communication occurs when two or more parties are committed to understanding each other's professional roles and appreciating each other as individuals. Although mutual respect, trust, and communication may indeed be part of this team's collaborative effort, the situation described here is most clearly illustrative of the competency of decision making.
B)Collaboration involves shared responsibility for decision making. The team must follow each step of the decision-making process, beginning with a clear definition of the problem. Team decision making must be directed at the objectives of the effort. It requires full consideration and respect for diverse viewpoints, and often guidance and direction from a group leader. Mutual respect occurs when two or more people show or feel honor or esteem toward one another. Trust occurs when an individual is confident in the actions of another individual. Communication occurs when two or more parties are committed to understanding each other's professional roles and appreciating each other as individuals. Although mutual respect, trust, and communication may indeed be part of this team's collaborative effort, the situation described here is most clearly illustrative of the competency of decision making.
C)Collaboration involves shared responsibility for decision making. The team must follow each step of the decision-making process, beginning with a clear definition of the problem. Team decision making must be directed at the objectives of the effort. It requires full consideration and respect for diverse viewpoints, and often guidance and direction from a group leader. Mutual respect occurs when two or more people show or feel honor or esteem toward one another. Trust occurs when an individual is confident in the actions of another individual. Communication occurs when two or more parties are committed to understanding each other's professional roles and appreciating each other as individuals. Although mutual respect, trust, and communication may indeed be part of this team's collaborative effort, the situation described here is most clearly illustrative of the competency of decision making.
D)Collaboration involves shared responsibility for decision making. The team must follow each step of the decision-making process, beginning with a clear definition of the problem. Team decision making must be directed at the objectives of the effort. It requires full consideration and respect for diverse viewpoints, and often guidance and direction from a group leader. Mutual respect occurs when two or more people show or feel honor or esteem toward one another. Trust occurs when an individual is confident in the actions of another individual. Communication occurs when two or more parties are committed to understanding each other's professional roles and appreciating each other as individuals. Although mutual respect, trust, and communication may indeed be part of this team's collaborative effort, the situation described here is most clearly illustrative of the competency of decision making.

A Nurse Is Working as the Designated Leader of a Group