In making a change in hospital policy, which best describes the nursing administrators first priority?
1. Research the options that will work best for the nursing staff and the hospital.
2. Ensure each nurse is aware of the change and why it is necessary to undertake.
3. Speak positively of the change to ensure the most ?buy-in? from the nurses.
4. Encourage the other administrators to choose the option easiest for the nurses.
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Explanation: 1. Assessment is always the first action for a nurse in any situation. The other three options are all
interventions and would come after the research phase was complete.
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