A Nurse Manager Realizes That Working with the New Computer

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager realizes that working with the new computer system will be stressful for the staff nurses.She is aware that they do not view this change positively.How could she help them cope with the stress of this change?

• A)Providing opportunities for them to talk about the system and provide support for each other
• B)Convincing them that it is beyond their control anyway,so it is best to just accept it
• C)Acknowledging that they do not value the change and reassuring them that this does not matter
• D)Allowing nurses to decide whether they want to use the computers or continue with paper charting

---

Definitions:

Level Shift

A sudden, lasting change in the time series data that can significantly affect the data's trend, usually detected through statistical analysis.

Cycle

In the context of data analysis, a period or sequence of events that repeats regularly.

Trend

The general direction in which something is developing or changing over time.

Control Chart

A graphical tool used in process control to display how a process changes over time, highlighting whether the process stays within predetermined control limits.