Which is an example of staff authority in classical theory?
1. Nurse/manager relationship
2. Nurse/team leader relationship
3. Nurse/shift supervisor relationship
4. Nurse/mentor relationship
Answer: 4
Rationale: As stated in classical theory, the nurse/mentor relationship is an advisory relationship. The other relationships have line authority.
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