A nurse works in a trauma intensive care unit in a busy urban hospital.Once a week,staff members from all the disciplines caring for the trauma patients get together to discuss their progress.The patient's family can be included in the discussion if it is approved by the patient.This is best described as which of the following?

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Interprofessional collaboration involves bringing representatives of the various disciplines together to work with patients and families to deliver quality care.This brings different points of view to the table to identify,clarify,and solve complex patient problems.Nursing practice is all nursing areas involved in one's professional career.Staff communication involves sending a clear,accurate,and timely message to all members of the nursing staff; it focuses on nurses.Staff education involves planning in-service training sessions,sending staff members to professional conferences,and having staff members present case studies or practice issues during staff meetings.

A Nurse Works in a Trauma Intensive Care Unit in a Busy