A nursing supervisor has introduced a needed change in policy to the nurse managers. The managers have met maximum resistance when attempting to gain support for the change. Which options reflect valid strategies for the nurse managers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) Meet with the supervisor and discuss modifications of the proposed change.
B) Slow down the change process.
C) Meet with the supervisor and suggest abandoning the change.
D) Work together to identify strategies to overcome resistance.
E) Proceed with the change.

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1. Modifying the change and compromising with resisters is a valid strategy.
2. Trying to change too much too fast can escalate resistance.
3. Abandoning the change is not a viable offer, as the supervisor has indicated that change is needed.
4. Overcoming resistance is often necessary for change to occur.
5. In some cases, change must proceed despite resistance. Those who can live with the change stay, and those who cannot leave.

A Nursing Supervisor Has Introduced a Needed Change in Policy