High-quality decisions are most likely to be made in nursing situations when:
a. Team leaders make the crucial decisions.
b. Individuals are advised of the problems.
c. Group size is neither too small nor too large.
d. Members are passively involved.
C
Research has shown that group size is important. Too small a group means a limited number of options generated. Too large a group can mean lack of structure or lack of meaningful discussion.
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