A nurse is respected by peers for clinical skills and effective interpersonal relationships. The nurse has studied diabetic patient educational needs and consults with several units. What type of power does this nurse possess?
a. Informational c. Reward
b. Legitimate d. Expert
D
Expert power is based on specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities that are recognized and res-pected by others. Those who have information that others need to perform their duties have in-formational power. Legitimate power is based on the person's position within an organization. Reward power occurs when an individual has the power to give or withhold rewards.
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