A nurse manager has encountered resistance to a planned change. What is one way the nurse can overcome the resistance?
A) Tell the staff that if they don't like it, they can quit.
B) Implement change rapidly and all at once.
C) Encourage open communication and feedback.
D) Let the staff know that the change is mandated.
Ans: C
Providing opportunities for open communication and feedback is one way to overcome resistance to change.
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