What is an example of the weakest source of power?
a. Several nursing students talk with a head nurse regarding a problem they are having on the unit. The head nurse then discusses this problem with the chief nursing officer.
b. The clinical nursing instructor sends a student to the skills lab for further prac-tice.
c. A nurse shares knowledge regarding nursing in a confident manner and style.
d. The head nurse tells staff members that as soon as all the care plans are completed, they may have some additional compen-sation time.
C
When a nurse shares knowledge regarding nursing and nursing care, this is an example of expert power, which is the weakest in the power structure. The strongest power source is reward power as noted by tell staff nurses that once they are finished with their care plans, they may have some additional compensation time. Legitimate power is demonstrated by the nursing instructor send-ing a student to the skills lab for further practice. When student nurses discuss with the head nurse issues they are having on the unit and the head nurse discusses this with the chief nursing officer, this is considered an example of referent power.
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