Author Question: Which of the following statements accurately describes recommended guidelines for overcoming ... (Read 204 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following statements accurately describes recommended guidelines for overcoming resistance to change? Select all that apply.

A) Explain the proposed changes only to the managers of the people involved.
B) Whenever possible, use technical language to describe the changes.
C) List the advantages of the proposed change for members of the group.
D) Avoid relating the change to the group's existing beliefs and values.
E) If possible, introduce change gradually.

Question 2

The ANA, which is committed to monitoring the regulation, education, and use of NAPs, recommends adherence to which one of the following principles?

A) It is the nursing profession that determines the scope of nursing practice.
B) It is the RN who defines and supervises the education, training, and use of any unlicensed assistant roles.
C) It is the assigned NAP who is responsible and accountable for his or her nursing practice.
D) It is the purpose of the RN to work in a supportive role to the assistive personnel.

babybsemail · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, E
To overcome resistance to change, the nurse should explain the proposed change to all affected people in simple, concise language; list the advantages of the proposed change, both for the individual and for members of the group; relate the proposed change to the person's (or group's) existing beliefs and values; if possible, introduce change gradually; provide incentives for commitment to change such as money, status, time off, or a better working environment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
It is the nursing profession that determines the scope of nursing practice, and defines and supervises the education, training, and use of any unlicensed assistant roles involved in providing direct nursing care. It is the registered nurse who is responsible and accountable for nursing practice, and who supervises any assistant involved in providing direct client care. It is the purpose of assistive personnel to work in a supportive role to the registered nurse, carrying out tasks that enable the professional nurse to concentrate on caring for the client.