The nurse is aware that skill in collaboration will be necessary for success as changes occur in the delivery of health care
The nurse should develop which skills in preparation for these changes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Effective communication
2. Knowledge of the history of nursing
3. A reputation for mutual respect and trust with colleagues across disciplines
4. Good decision-making skills
5. Ability to influence people and change their point of view
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Effective communication is a key part of collaboration.
Rationale 2: While respect for the history of nursing is important, it is not an essential collaborative skill.
Rationale 3: Mutual respect and trust are essential for collaboration to be successful.
Rationale 4: To be skilled at collaboration, the nurse must be skilled at making good, independent decisions about patient care and health care issues.
Rationale 5: Collaboration is not based on the ability to change another person's point of view.
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