A nurse on a medical-surgical floor has been asked to join a research committee. She agrees to this request because of her great admiration for the vice-president of nursing. This is an example of ____
a. Dependence dimension of power
b. Relational dimension of power
c. Subversive dimension of power
d. Tactical dimension of power
B
Relational dimension of power is a property of a social relationship. Dahl (1957) describes power as an interactive process in which "A has power over B to the extent that he can get B to do something B would not otherwise do."
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a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. b. intermittent explosive disorder. c. defiance of authority. d. conduct disorder.
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a. Wear cotton underpants. b. Limit bathing as much as possible. c. Increase fluids; decrease salt intake. d. Cleanse perineum with water after voiding.
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