The nurse manager on a medical-surgical unit is proposing a study to address the high incidence of readmissions. Which staff member comment does the nurse manager recognize as lacking a spirit of inquiry?
A) "I was known as the change nerd in nursing school."
B) "I was just reading an article about this exact topic."
C) "I will be glad to assist with finding recent literature."
D) "With chronic illnesses, readmission is just expected."

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The comment "With chronic illnesses, readmission is just expected" lacks a spirit of inquiry because it accepts the status quo without questioning or seeking to understand the underlying causes or potential solutions for the high incidence of readmissions.

The Nurse Manager on a Medical-Surgical Unit Is Proposing a Study