A staff member verbalizes satisfaction in working on a particular nursing unit because of the freedom of choice and responsibility for the choices. This nurse highly values which element of shared decision making?
a. Authority
b. Autonomy
c. Responsibility
d. Accountability
ANS: B
Autonomy is freedom of choice and responsibility for the choices. Authority refers to legitimate power to give commands and make final decisions specific to a given position. Responsibility refers to the duties and activities that an individual is employed to perform. Accountability refers to individuals being answerable for their actions.
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