As part of a shared visioning initiative, a new medication administration system has been adopted. A staff nurse has been chosen to relay the unit's dislike of the system to the evaluation committee
Which would be the most effective method to communicate the unit's disapproval? 1. "Over 75 percent of the nurses on unit 3M want to return to the previous process for passing meds."
2. "The physicians have complained about the new system and the nurses on 3M have voted to return to the old medication passing routine."
3. "The nurses on 3M do not like the new system. Do other units agree?"
4. "There has been a 40 percent increase in medication errors on 3M since the new system began. We believe there is a problem."
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Rationale 1: During a transition, there is a time when it is easier to go back to the way things were done prior to the change. This is not a strong argument for abandoning the change.
Rationale 2: Physician and nurse preference is not a strong argument for abandoning the change.
Rationale 3: Nurse preference is not a strong reason to abandon the change.
Rationale 4: When taking action within an organization, it is more powerful to be prepared with data. This statement focuses on why there is a need for action to address a problem.
Global Rationale:
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