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Alygatorr01285

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A small geographical area within a larger hospital system, where nurses work interdependently to care for a group of patients, is known as the:
 
  a. nurses' station.
  b. subculture.
  c. nursing work group.
  d. community.

Question 2

The division of work by occupation or function is a form of:
 
  a. specialization.
  b. interdependence.
  c. uncertainty.
  d. technology.



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Answer to Question 1

C
The nursing unit, or nursing work group, is a small geographical area within a larger hospital system, where nurses work interdependently to care for a group of patients.

Answer to Question 2

A
The division (or differentiation) of work by occupation or by function is a form of specialization. Specialization is the extent to which work is divided and assigned to positions and divisions.



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