A Community Hospital Wants to Implement a Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum Unit to Replace

Multiple Choice

A community hospital wants to implement a labor-delivery-recovery-postpartum unit to replace the labor and delivery and mother/baby units. The nurses who work on the mother/baby unit are concerned they will not be able to care for laboring mothers and may lose their jobs. The nurse manager for both units supports the plan for an integrated unit, reports that jobs will not be lost, and involves the team members in the planning process, which includes cross-training all nursing staff. Based on the information presented, what causes of conflict may occur despite the nurse manager's effort for a smooth transition? Select all that apply.

A) Mistrust
B) Miscommunication
C) Ambiguous role expectations
D) Resistance to change
E) Ineffective leadership