A student nurse learns how to give injections from the nurse manager. This is an example of the acquisition of what type of knowledge?
A) Authoritative
B) Traditional
C) Scientific
D) Applied
Ans: A
Authoritative knowledge comes from an expert and is accepted as truth, based on the person's perceived expertise. Authoritative knowledge generally remains unchallenged as long as the presumed authority maintains his or her perceived expertise.
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