Nurses who ascribe to the idea "this is the way we've always done that" will create a climate for:
A. Change and growth
B. Being proactive and making a difference
C. Fostering the status quo
D. Engaging in stimulating, provocative dis-cussions
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because change and growth cannot emerge with this thinking.
B Incorrect because one cannot be proactive with this type of thinking.
C Correct because this is exactly the type of thinking that fosters the status quo.
D Incorrect because no provocative discus-sions could take place with this type of thinking.
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