The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about the benefits of participating in an interdisciplinary team when planning and implementing client care
When quoting research on this subject, which statement by the educator is appropriate?
A) "Team members feel a greater sense of commitment and contribution to the organization."
B) "Team members report feeling more respected and valued within and across professional disciplines."
C) "Pooling resources and ideas results in greater efficiency in providing care to clients."
D) "Organizations can report greater compliance with the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act."
Answer: C
The greatest benefit of increased interdisciplinary collaboration among health team members is greater efficiency in providing care to clients from pooling resources and ideas to help clients meet their healthcare goals.
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