Which Informal Power Bases Should the Nurse Use in the Health

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which informal power bases should the nurse use in the health care setting?

• A) Expertise
• B) Goodwill
• C) Information
• D) Observation
• E) Collaboration

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Definitions:

Distal

Anatomical term meaning farther away from a point of attachment or farther away from the trunk of the body.

Diffusion

The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

Drainage

The removal of water or liquid from a place or object, often using pipes or channels.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine, resulting in the buildup of phenylketones in the blood and their presence in the urine. The accumulation of phenylketones results in mental retardation.