The nurse administrator has been asked to work with other administrators to make a change in a long-standing hospital policy. What should be the nurse's first action?
1. Research the options that will work best for the nursing staff and the hospital.
2. Speak positively of the change to ensure the most "buy-in" from the nurses.
3. Encourage the other administrators to choose the option that is easiest for the nurses.
4. Ensure that each nurse is aware of the change and why it is necessary.
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Rationale 1: Assessment is always the first action for a nurse in any situation.
Rationale 2: This constitutes an intervention and is not the first action.
Rationale 3: This constitutes an intervention and is not the first action.
Rationale 4: This constitutes an intervention and is not the first action.
Global Rationale:
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