A nurse caring for clients in an extended-care facility is considered a leader. Which of the following best describes the function of a leader?
A) Influencing others
B) Controlling others
C) Directing others
D) Organizing workloads
A
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A leader is a person who uses specific skills, such as role modeling, to influence others to accomplish a task or do the work. A manager coordinates and controls the work of others. A manager is involved with organizing, planning, directing, and controlling.
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