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geoffrey · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

One way to lower the resistance to change would include:

A) Centralization of information
B) Confirmation of currently held beliefs
C) Provision of psychological safety
D) Ensure the involvement of few people to reduce confusion

Question 2

You are a nurse manager on a busy pediatric unit in a large metropolitan hospital. You understand that it is important to utilize nursing intensity when determining staffing needs over the upcoming holidays.

Which of the following factors will you use when you evaluate the nurse intensity on your unit? Select all that apply. a. severity of patient illness c. requests for time off
b. complexity of care d. patient dependency regarding ADL

asware1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Nurse intensity has been defined by Adomat and Hewison (2004) as a measure of the amount and complexity of nursing care needed by a patient. Some of the factors that contribute to nurse intensity are: severity of patient illness, complexity of care, patient dependency regarding ADL (activities of daily living), and the amount of time needed for care.