Which informal power bases will the nurse use in the health care setting? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Expertise
2. Goodwill
3. Information
4. Observation
5. Collaboration
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Expertise is an informal power base.
Rationale 2: Goodwill is an informal power base.
Rationale 3: Information is an informal power base.
Rationale 4: Observation, although important, is not an informal power base.
Rationale 5: Collaboration is not an informal power base.
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