The LPN/LVN nursing home charge nurse encourages nursing assistants to make suggestions regarding improvement of nursing care and shows concern for the staff. This leadership style is called
a. laissez-faire.
b. democratic.
c. autocratic.
d. situational.
ANS: B
Democratic leadership style is demonstrated when the nurse is concerned about the work to be done and is also concerned about the team performing the work. The team is encouraged to participate in decision making about resident care. The other options are not possibilities based on the scenario description.
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