The way in which nurses respond to conflict has changed very little in the past 20 years.What are the two most often (based on research)ways nurses use when faced with conflict? (Select all that apply.)
A) Collaborating
B) Avoidance
C) Compromising
D) Accommodation

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Based on research, the two most often used ways nurses respond to conflict are avoidance (B) and accommodation (D). Nurses may avoid conflict to maintain harmony and prevent further tension, or they may accommodate to the other party's needs and preferences to maintain the relationship. Collaborating (A) and Compromising (C) are also common conflict response styles, but they are not the most frequently used by nurses in research studies.

The Way in Which Nurses Respond to Conflict Has Changed