A few nurses on a unit have proposed to the nurse manager that the process for documenting care on the unit be changed. They have described a completely new system. Why is it important for the nurse manager to have a critical attitude?
It will help the manager to:
a. Consider all the possible advantages and disadvantages
b. Maintain an open mind about the proposed change
c. Apply the Nursing Process to the situation
d. Make a decision based on past experience with documentation
ANS: B
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