Which statement indicates a nursing student needs further instruction if discussing the characteristics of a task force?
1. ?It is considered a formal group.?
2. ?A task force can be called a team.?
3. ?A task force may or may not have a leader.?
4. ?This group must work toward problems on a specific unit.?
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Explanation: 1. A task force or committee works on issues involving several units, not just one. The task force
is also a formal group since it has an official purpose, is a team since members work together,
and does not necessarily require a leader.
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