A Nursing Administrator Overhears Nurses Conversing During a Break in a Seminar

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nursing administrator overhears nurses conversing during a break in a seminar on change. The administrator would interpret which statement as meaning that the nurse who made it is ready to become a change agent? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "I know that suggesting this change may backfire on me."
• B) "I don't expect too much conflict or resistance to this change."
• C) "I see an opportunity to make a difference in the way this facility provides nursing care."
• D) "I think the status quo is just fine for now."
• E) "This change is certainly going to be a challenge, but that's okay."

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Definitions:

Strecker Synthesis

A chemical synthesis method for producing amino acids by reacting an aldehyde with ammonium chloride and potassium cyanide.

Tryptophan

An essential amino acid used by the body to produce serotonin and melatonin, found in various protein-rich foods.

α-Ketoacid

An organic compound containing both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, with the ketone group located at the second position from the acid.

α-Aminoacid

A type of amino acid in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately next to the carboxyl group, forming the backbone of proteins.