While reading an article on power, a nurse would most likely hypothesize that power can be described as which of the following?
a. Authority and influence
b. Accountability and responsibility
c. Personal and professional approaches to life
d. Ability to create, get, and use resources to achieve one's goals
D
Power is the ability to create, get, and use resources to achieve one's goals. Power can occur at
various levels, including personal, professional, and organizational. Authority, influence,
accountability, and responsibility may result from power; however, these terms do not define power.
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