Power is described as:
a. the ability to achieve one's goals c. authority and influence
b. personal and professional d. accountability and responsibility
A
A number of different definitions have been developed for the word "power." A commonly used definition is that power is the ability to create, get, and/or use resources to achieve one's goals. Regardless of the type or level of power, it comes from the ability to influence others or affect others' thinking or behavior.
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a. The patient's palms and soles of the feet b. The patient's nail beds c. The patient's earlobes d. The patient's tongue