Why are nurses in a prime position to act as change agents?
1. Nurses are always acting in the client?s best interest.
2. Nurses are role models for positively reacting to change.
3. Nurses often function as intermediaries between other disciplines.
4. Nurses thrive on transitions and work best in such circumstances.
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Explanation: 1. Nurses are client advocates and as such often function as intermediaries between other
disciplines and the client. The other three options are difficult to prove about the nursing
profession.
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