When faced with the prospect of change, the nurse states, "We have always done it this way and never had any problems." A few weeks later, the same nurse remarks, "This new way seems to work better than the old way did." This statement is characteristic of which type of change response?
A) Laggards
B) Early adopters
C) Early majority
D) Innovators

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1. Laggards dislike change and are openly antagonistic.
2. Early adopters are not as eager to change as are innovators but are still receptive to change.
3. The early majority prefers the status quo but eventually accepts change.
4. Innovators love change and thrive on it.

When Faced with the Prospect of Change, the Nurse States