When team members or a nursing unit work together and make decisions as a group, this team demonstrates what type of environment?
1.
Autocratic
2.
Collaborative
3.
Professional
4.
Relaxed
ANS: 2
Collaboration is the ability to work together. A collaborative environment is a comfortable environment for people and supports both learning and teaching.
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