Which accurately describes shared governance?
1. Nurses working in groups managing themselves
2. Two nurses sharing the management role
3. Nursing leadership originating from a desire to serve and share
4. Nurses formally organized to make decisions regarding practice standards
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Explanation: 1. Shared governance is a formal process. Decision making is done by designated nurse
representatives. The other answers are incorrect definitions of shared governance.
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