Nurse Jenny new to the intensive care unit identifies a fellow staff nurse who is respected for exceptional knowledge and skill in delivering care to critically ill clients. This nurse is also respected by other nurses, physicians, and administration. What is the source of this nurse’s power?
a. Legitimacy
b. Coercive
c. Expert
d. Charismatic
Answer C. This nurse is demonstrating expert power that is based on expertise in critical-care nursing practice.
a. Legitimacy
b. Coercive
c. Expert
d. Charismatic
Answer C. This nurse is demonstrating expert power that is based on expertise in critical-care nursing practice.
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