According to Paterson and Zderad, Why Is Nursing a Call

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to Paterson and Zderad, why is nursing a call and response relationship?

• A) Nursing theories call for nursing practice to change and the discipline responds by reforming educational standards.
• B) Nurses call for revisions of theory reflective of their experience and theorists respond with new theoretical explanations.
• C) Patients call for care with the expectation that unmet needs will be satisfied and nurses respond with intention of providing that care.
• D) Health care systems call for more efficient nursing care that is less expensive and nurses respond by turning back to older theories of care.

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Definitions:

Resistance To Change

Refers to the opposition or reluctance of individuals or groups to alter their behaviors, processes, or structures.

Fostering Change

The act of encouraging or promoting adaptations or transformations within an organization, community, or individual's behavior and practices.

Employee Empowerment

A management philosophy that emphasizes giving employees the autonomy, resources, and skills to make decisions within their areas of responsibility.

Involvement Programs

Initiatives designed to engage employees in decision-making processes and to increase their input and commitment to the organization.