. Historically nurses have had limited power in the healthcare system. How can a nurse best exercise power to move the provision of healthcare in a positive direction?
A) By participating in shared governance
B) By providing evidence-based care
C) By establishing collaborative relationships with physicians
D) By becoming accredited in a specialty area
Ans: A
One of the most effective ways for nurses to effect change in the healthcare system
is by taking advantage of opportunities to participate in shared governance. Accreditation,
collaboration, and high-quality care are all positive actions, but they are less directly related to
the exercise of power and influence.
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