One day a colleague asked you, "What made you choose nursing as a profession?" You replied that your mother and teachers encouraged you to choose this profession
Your colleague would most likely hypothesize that your mother and teachers possessed personal power because they: a. perceived themselves as having personal power.
b. were individuals who could influence others and events.
c. had extensive buying power or wealth.
d. were individuals in powerful positions.
B
Power, regardless of level, comes from the ability to influence others and events. Personal power
derives from characteristics in the individual; for example, parents and teachers are often seen as
personally powerful because of the knowledge they possess and trust they generate.
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a. Knock discreetly on the door and enter the room. b. Call the charge nurse to report inappropriate sexual activity. c. Request an order from the physician to allow intercourse. d. Give the CNA a "Do Not Disturb" sign to put on the door of room 210.