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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
In the cardiac intensive care unit, a group of nurses is disgruntled by a recent policy change enacted by the new unit manager. The new manager insists that this decision is 'right,' and for critics to adopt the policy immediately. Though many nurses agree with the change, many others feel the decision was made without their consent, fostering mistrust of the manager and each other. Which of the following statements demonstrates the most probable result of this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Patient care may suffer because attention and energy is being diverted. In this scenario, the nurses are divided due to the new policy change, leading to conflict and mistrust. This division can divert their attention and energy away from focusing on patient care, potentially impacting the quality of care provided. The emphasis on the disagreement and conflict among the nurses instead of collaboration and teamwork may lead to a decrease in patient care standards. This choice is the most probable result as it highlights the negative consequences of internal discord on patient outcomes.
Other choices are incorrect:
A: This statement assumes that the disagreeing nurses will eventually come around and support the policy change, leading to intergroup cohesiveness. However, this outcome is not guaranteed, especially if the disagreement is rooted in valid concerns or lack of involvement in the decision-making process.
C: While conflict can sometimes help clarify shared values, in this case, the conflict seems to have arisen due to lack of communication and unilateral decision-making,
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