A nurse manager is planning a major change on an inpatient unit. Using Lewin's theory, what areas does the manager assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Coping factors
b. Driving forces
c. Motivators
d. Restraining forces
e. States of change
B, C, D, E
Lewin's change theory examines driving and restraining forces, motivators, and states of change. Coping factors are not part of this theory.
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