Management of CareQuestion 669 of 2368
A manager is planning a major change on the unit. Which approach is most appropriate?
- Ignore resisters and communicate only with the early adopters on the unit
- Wait to explain the change to staff until after it has already started
- Avoid sharing data about the change so that staff do not become anxious
- Involve early adopters to build momentum and consider the concerns of resisters
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Correct answer: Involve early adopters to build momentum and consider the concerns of resisters
Early adopters build momentum, and resisters' concerns help identify barriers.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Leadership and Management: Implementing Change. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026