Author Question: The nurses have performed a comprehensive literature review and used their findings to change the ... (Read 73 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurses have performed a comprehensive literature review and used their findings to change the facility's policy for performing tracheostomy care to make it more evidence-based.

The new procedure is put in place, and they are receiving a good deal of positive feedback about the new approach. What phase of the change process are these nurses involved in?
1.
Unfreezing
2.
Moving
3.
Refreezing
4.
Identifying driving and restraining forces

Question 2

The nurse has worked as a staff nurse in the acute care facility for three years and is considering quitting and taking a job at a large clinic in town. The nurse draws up a list of pros and cons related to the job change.

What part of Lewin's change theory is the nurse demonstrating?
1.
Unfreezing
2.
Moving
3.
Refreezing
4.
Identifying driving and restraining forces

trog · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Refreezing is settling into the changed situation and developing stability, which is demonstrated in this scenario because the change has been put in place.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Moving is the actual act of making the change, which is what this committee is planning to do today