A new IV pump has just been purchased by the facility. According to Rogers, which is the first step in introducing this new pump to the staff?
1. Introducing the decision-making unit to the innovation
2. Seeking reinforcement that the decision to make an innovation is correct
3. Deciding to adopt or reject the innovation
4. Forming a favorable or unfavorable attitude toward the innovation
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Explanation: 1. The first step of the diffusion of innovation occurs when the decision-making unit is
introduced to the innovation and knowledge is gained. Seeking reinforcement is incorrect
because seeking reinforcement or confirmation that the decision to make an innovation is
appropriate is the final step. Deciding to adopt or reject is incorrect because the decision to
adopt or reject an innovation occurs after the knowledge and persuasion steps. Forming a
favorable or unfavorable attitude is incorrect because the second step involves persuasion,
which occurs when a favorable or unfavorable attitude toward an innovation forms.
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