The Nurse Administrator Has Been Asked to Work with Other

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse administrator has been asked to work with other administrators to make a change in a long-standing hospital policy. What should be the nurse's first action?

• A) Research the options that will work best for the nursing staff and the hospital.
• B) Speak positively of the change to ensure the most "buy-in" from the nurses.
• C) Encourage the other administrators to choose the option that is easiest for the nurses.
• D) Ensure that each nurse is aware of the change and why it is necessary.

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