Which of the following can increase a nurse manager's power most dramatically?
A. Preserving the status quo
B. Maintaining sacred cows
C. Empowering staff members to make change
D. Unionizing with other administrators
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because one never increases power if he or she maintains the status quo.
B Incorrect because a nurse manager who maintains sacred cows is decreasing his or her power base.
C Correct because leaders who empower their staff widen their own power.
D Incorrect because administrators do not generally unionize.
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