The nurse manager is devising a teaching schedule for the staff who are about to begin using a new type of patient bed in the ICU. Implementation is planned in 6 weeks. When is the best time for the manager to schedule the teaching sessions?
1) Immediately
2) One week before implementation
3) Two weeks before implementation
4) Four weeks before implementation
ANS: 2
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