In a hospital intensive care unit (ICU), a team composed of a doctor trained in intensive care medicine, a pharmacist, a social worker, a nutritionist, the chief ICU nurse, a respiratory therapist and a chaplain meet daily with every patient's bedside nurse to discuss and debate the best course of treatment.This would be an example of what type of team?
A)functional
B)temporary
C)cross-functional
D)specific
E)self-directed

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This would be an example of a cross-functional team, as it includes members from various disciplines and specialties coming together to discuss patient care and treatment options.

In a Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a Team Composed