Referent power is demonstrated by:
1.
someone with authority in an organization.
2.
sharing information with employees.
3.
personally knowing a well-known leader in nursing and sharing their ideas.
4.
a self-confident nurse.
ANS: 3
Referent power comes from feelings of admiration and respect for another person. When nurses want advice on a professional topic and they go to someone they admire and respect, they have referent power toward that person, but they do not recognize it.
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