Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) should use what kind of power at the bedside?
1.
Professional power
2.
Personal power
3.
Reward power
4.
Expert power
ANS: 2
Personal power allows nurses to practice the art of nursing. This power enables the nurse to give the kind of care that makes a difference in a patient's life and to truly develop a relationship with that person.
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ANS:
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