Which statement reflects the most important use of power in nursing?
1. The nurse manager uses power when evaluating staff.
2. The nurse can use power to impact and improve client care.
3. The nurse uses power in relationships with unlicensed personnel.
4. The nurse manager can use power to assist newly licensed nurses.
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Rationale 1: Using power to evaluate staff is not its most important use.
Rationale 2: The most important use of power is to impact the quality of client care.
Rationale 3: The nurse can use power in relationships with unlicensed personnel, but this is not the most important use of power.
Rationale 4: Using power to assist newly licensed nurses is not the most important way it is used.
Global Rationale:
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