The Manager of a Surgical Area Has a Vision for the Future

question 21

Multiple Choice

The manager of a surgical area has a vision for the future that requires the addition of RN assistants or unlicensed persons to feed,bathe,and ambulate patients.The RNs on the staff have always practiced in a primary nursing-delivery system and are very resistant to this idea.What would be the best initial strategy for implementation of this change?

• A) Exploring the values and feelings of the RN group in relationship to this change
• B) Leaving the RNs alone for a time so they can think about the change before it is implemented
• C) Dropping the idea and trying for the change in a year or so when some of the present RNs have retired
• D) Hiring the assistants and allowing the RNs to see what good additions they are

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