Lucy, head nurse on the surgical unit, works with her staff to find ways in which they can work together with other disciplines to provide more effective care for patients on the unit. Lucy likely knows her power is:
a. Limited, thereby necessitating involvement of others in implementing ideas.
b. Restricted, which necessitates finding alternative means to achieve strong patient outcomes.
c. Directed primarily toward those who are subordinate to her.
d. Of unlimited capacity when shared with others.
ANS: D
Those like Lucy, who share power, tend to be the strong collaborators and see power as an unlimited quantity when shared. Empowered nurses make professional practice possible, creating a culture that satisfies all nurses.
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