Documentation and Interprofessional Communication
Documentation and Interprofessional Communication ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is collaborating with an interprofessional team to develop a plan of care for a client who has multiple chronic conditions. Which action should the nurse take to promote effective teamwork?
Delegate tasks according to each team member's scope of practice and expertise. - This is a correct action, but not
the best answer, as delegating tasks according to each team member's scope of practice and expertise is only one aspect of effective teamwork. The nurse should also respect different opinions and perspectives from other team members, as this is more relevant to promoting effective teamwork than delegating tasks.
Communicate with other team members using abbreviations and jargon for efficiency. - This is an incorrect action, as communicating with other team members using abbreviations and jargon may lead to miscommunication, errors, or confusion among interprofessional team members who may not be familiar with the terms. The nurse should communicate with other team members using clear, concise, and standardized language for accuracy and clarity.
Make decisions based on evidence-based practice and best available data. - This is a correct action, but not the best answer, as making decisions based on evidence-based practice and best available data is a common goal and expectation for all interprofessional team members, not a specific action that promotes effective teamwork. The nurse should respect different opinions and perspectives from other team members, as this is more relevant to promoting effective teamwork than making decisions.
Respect different opinions and perspectives from other team members.
Rationale: The nurse should respect different opinions and perspectives from other team members, as this fosters a culture of mutual trust, collaboration, and shared decision-making among interprofessional team members. Respecting diversity also enhances creativity and innovation in problem-solving and improves client outcomes.
Correct answer: D) Respect different opinions and perspectives from other team members.
Rationale: The nurse should respect different opinions and perspectives from other team members, as this fosters a culture of mutual trust, collaboration, and shared decision-making among interprofessional team members. Respecting diversity also enhances creativity and innovation in problem-solving and improves client outcomes.
Incorrect options:
A) Delegate tasks according to each team member's scope of practice and expertise. - This is a correct action, but not
the best answer, as delegating tasks according to each team member's scope of practice and expertise is only one aspect of effective teamwork. The nurse should also respect different opinions and perspectives from other team members, as this is more relevant to promoting effective teamwork than delegating tasks.
B) Communicate with other team members using abbreviations and jargon for efficiency. - This is an incorrect action, as communicating with other team members using abbreviations and jargon may lead to miscommunication, errors, or confusion among interprofessional team members who may not be familiar with the terms. The nurse should communicate with other team members using clear, concise, and standardized language for accuracy and clarity.
C) Make decisions based on evidence-based practice and best available data. - This is a correct action, but not the best answer, as making decisions based on evidence-based practice and best available data is a common goal and expectation for all interprofessional team members, not a specific action that promotes effective teamwork. The nurse should respect different opinions and perspectives from other team members, as this is more relevant to promoting effective teamwork than making decisions.