A nursing supervisor has introduced a needed change in policy to ...

[hubes95]

A nursing supervisor has introduced a needed change in policy to the nurse managers. The managers have met maximum resistance when attempting to gain support for the change.
 
  Which options reflect valid strategies for the nurse managers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Meet with the supervisor and discuss modification of the proposed change.
  2. Slow down the change process.
  3. Meet with the supervisor and suggest abandoning the change.
  4. Work together to identify strategies to overcome resistance.
  5. Proceed with the change.

Question 2

A nursing task force is created to determine whether a new model of differentiated practice would be more effective than the current model. The task force analyzes data as a basis to examine alternatives. This process exemplifies:
 
  1. Group problem solving.
  2. Critical thinking.
  3. Group decision making.
  4. Satisficing.

[cclemon1]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Modifying the change and compromising with resisters is a valid strategy.
Rationale 2: Trying to change too much too fast can escalate resistance.
Rationale 3: Abandoning the change is not a viable offer, as the supervisor has indicated that change is needed.
Rationale 4: Overcoming resistance is often necessary for change to occur.
Rationale 5: In some cases, change must proceed despite resistance. Those who can live with the change stay, and those who cannot leave.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. Critical thinking is a higher-level cognitive process that involves the examination of
assumptions, interpretation and analysis of arguments, and the development of a conclusion
that can be justified. Group problem solving addresses substantial issues and promotes
groupthink, which is contrary to critical thinking. Group decision making may create positive
decisions but does not necessarily involve critical thinking. Satisficing is a type of
decision-making strategy that identifies a strategy that is minimally acceptable.

[hubes95]

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[cclemon1]

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