A home health agency will find which benefit when its nurses perform at a high level of teamwork?
1. The nurses will recognize clearly the leadership of their designated nurse manager.
2. Majority and minority viewpoints will be retained well.
3. Disagreements and conflicts will be less likely to arise and be aired at staff meetings.
4. Individual nurses in the agency will be confident in their role and how they contribute to the agency's mission.
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Explanation: 1. Designated leadership is more common of a group rather than of a team.
2. Maintenance of individuality characterizes a group.
3. Reluctance to address conflict characterizes a group.
4. Role confidence regarding a shared mission is a hallmark of teamwork.
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