A nursing unit is pilot testing a new method of assessing patient pain levels. The nurses in the unit are observed not taking the time to implement the new method to compare it to the old method. When surveyed, the nurses decided against implementing the new pain assessment level. What decision-making strategy are these nursing demonstrating by their actions?
A) Active rejection
B) Passive rejection
C) Active adoption
D) Passive adoption

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The nurses are demonstrating passive rejection by not actively engaging with the new method and deciding against its implementation without formally rejecting it.

A Nursing Unit Is Pilot Testing a New Method of Assessing