The nurse is feeling overwhelmed by the constant changes that are part of nursing and the health care system in general. Understanding that changes are necessary, the nurse needs to be aware that
a. The nurse has no control over the changes, but needs to accept them.
b. Quality improvement depends on active participation of nurses.
c. Belonging to nursing organizations will help bring the right changes.
d. Active participation in nursing organizations will have no effect on change.
ANS: B
Professional nursing is an important player in the future of health care delivery. The solutions necessary to improve the quality of health care depend largely on the active participation of nurses. Thus, nurses have potential control over health care changes. Belonging to nursing organizations is a start, but simply belonging is not enough. Active participation is needed.
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