A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about Erikson’s psychosocial theory. Which statement(s) by a student indicate effective learning has occurred? Select all that apply.

Choice A reason: Documenting a client’s refusal is standard professional practice and not lateral violence.

Choice B reason: Reporting an error to a supervisor is responsible professional behavior, not lateral violence.

Choice C reason: Delegating tasks appropriately is part of nursing practice and does not constitute lateral violence.

Choice D reason: Lateral violence includes acts of sabotage, withholding information, belittling, or undermining peers. Withholding important shift information negatively impacts colleagues and patient care, fitting the definition of lateral violence.

Choice A reason: Relying on input from only one healthcare provider does not constitute interprofessional collaboration. Effective collaboration involves multiple disciplines working together to provide comprehensive care.

Choice B reason: Focusing on the nurse’s interest undermines client-centered care. Interprofessional collaboration prioritizes the client’s needs and outcomes, not the healthcare provider’s convenience or preference.

Choice C reason: Interprofessional collaboration improves efficiency by enhancing communication, coordination, and shared decision-making. It does not decrease efficiency; rather, it streamlines care delivery and reduces duplications.

Choice D reason: Collaboration among multiple healthcare professionals improves patient safety by reducing errors. It allows for shared expertise, timely interventions, and comprehensive care planning, directly decreasing the likelihood of medical mistakes.