The Nurse Is a Manager on an Orthopedic Unit

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is a manager on an orthopedic unit. The unit changed to a new computer documentation system three days ago. One of the night nurses has called in sick every shift since the new system started. The nursing manager is aware that this situation has to do with resistance to change. Which of the following are common reasons why people resist change? Choose all that apply.

• A) Feel threatened
• B) Fear increased responsibility
• C) Lack of understanding
• D) See no benefits to the change
• E) Dislike hospital chief officer

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