The nurse has suggested that a family make several changes to make the care for their technology-dependent child easier, more effective, and even faster. However, the family took no action
Which of the following would explain the lack of response by the family?
a. The family did not like the nurse's suggestions but were too polite to tell the nurse.
b. The family did not really understand the nurse's suggestions.
c. The family lacked the resources necessary to implement the nurse's suggestions.
d. All families have a tendency to resist change, even if it is helpful.
ANS: D
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