Which action by the nurse indicates placement in the unfreezing phase of Lewin's Change Theory?
a. The nurse reconsiders what has caused themself to be resistant to change.
b. The nurse begins the process of imple-menting change.
c. The change has become routine.
d. The change is permanent.
The nurse manager identifies which of the following as the most critical step in problem solving?
a. Brainstorm all possible solutions. c. Evaluate possible solutions.
b. Identify the prob-lem. d. Choose a solution.
Which of the following actions by the nurse manager would indicate an autocratic management style?
a. Allows staff members to make most of the decisions
b. Makes most of the decisions without input from the staff members
c. Exerts little control over staff
d. Emphasizes effective group functioning
A nurse manager has received a report that indicates the infection rate on the unit has gone up by 25 in the past month. The control phase of management requires that the nurse manager take action. What should the nurse manager do?
a. Post the report for staff to read.
b. Pull a couple of the nurses aside and dis-cuss the issue with them.
c. Send an email out to the staff with infor-mation regarding upcoming infection prevention conference.
d. Provide a mandatory handwashing in-service to all staff.
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