Legitimate power refers to:

1.
power that comes with caring for patients.
2.
power that comes with knowledge.
3.
power that comes with increased education.
4.
power that comes with job responsibilities.


ANS: 4
People earn legitimate power, which comes with a job and its responsibilities.

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