Management of CareQuestion 1806 of 2368
In which situation is the collaborative approach to conflict management most appropriate?
- A team discussing vacation time off, with time to hear each member's priorities
- A new agency policy that the team has little power to change or influence
- An emergency in which a quick decision is needed to protect a client
- A minor disagreement over a trivial issue that does not matter to anyone
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Correct answer: A team discussing vacation time off, with time to hear each member's priorities
Collaboration fits when time is available and the issue matters to each member; it is inappropriate for a policy the team cannot influence.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: Application to Nursing. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026