Author Question: Which is the most important reason resistance to change must be addressed? 1. Resistance can ... (Read 81 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which is the most important reason resistance to change must be addressed?

1. Resistance can negatively impact future client care.
2. Resistance from the late majority can keep others from accepting the change.
3. Resistance will keep the change from occurring at all.
4. Resistance allows others to take power from managers.

Question 2

Which statement indicates the nurse manager needs further assistance in learning about the change process?

1. Resistance to change is never a positive part of the change process.
2. I know some people will resist but with support they will come around.
3. For those resisting this necessary change, assisting in the process will help.
4. If colleagues help each other, the resistance will lessen over time.

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

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Client care is always the most important reason why nurses do what they do. If the change is
not for improved client care in some respect, is it worth the effort? Resistance from the late
majority is incorrect because the late majority will eventually accept the change. Keeping the
change from occurring at all is incorrect because it is the managers responsibility to ensure the
resistance does not completely stall the change process. Taking power is incorrect as the nurse
manager must not allow resisters to have the power.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Resistance to change usually indicates the change is significant enough that those affected by it
realize its significance. If handled well, the resistance can be an important impetus to the
change process.