A rural hospital was switching to computerized charting. Many of the senior nurses were feeling anxious about the changes because of the new technology involved
In what stage of conflict were the senior nurses?
a.
Latent
b.
Perceived
c.
Felt
d.
Manifest
ANS: C
Affective states such as stress, tension, anxiety, fear, mistrust, anger, and hostility are present during felt conflict.
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