The manager of the surgical unit is presenting the benefits of a new computer documentation system on reducing the nurse's time documenting, thus increasing the time to care for clients at the bedside
Increasing nurse excitement in the changes within the system is a form of which type of power? A) Referent power
B) Motivational power
C) Legitimate power
D) Authoritarian power
B
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Motivational power refers to the ability to create enthusiasm for a collaborative project or achievement of a common goal. Referent power relates to being in or associating with someone who is in the position of power. Legitimate power is afforded to the management position but is not the best answer for this question scenario. Option D relates to leadership styles.
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