Teams are groups who must work cooperatively to achieve a goal. Which of the following would be considered part of a team on a typical nursing unit? (Select all that apply.)
a. Staff nurse
b. UAP
c. Case manager
d. Pharmacist
e. Unit secretary
f. Admission clerk
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Options A, B, C, D, and E are employees who make up a group or team caring for the same pa-tient in one way or another. The admission clerk is usually not involved in the care of the patient.
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