Which responses by nurses incorporate reasons for resistance to research utilization?
a. "I want to see the outcomes for the pa-tients."
b. "I believe that patients will not benefit from this change."
c. "I've grown tired of doing it the same way."
d. "I'm ready for a change."
ANS: B
Some people are resistant to change because they have a belief that it will not be beneficial to the patient or themselves. Statement A shows interest in the possible change and not resistance. Statement C shows interest in the possible change and not resistance. Statement D shows interest in the possible change and not resistance.
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