The Nursing Supervisor Informs the Staff That If They Refuse

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nursing supervisor informs the staff that if they refuse to stay on the nursing unit and work an additional 8-hour shift, they will be reported to the state for patient abandonment. This type of power is known as:

• A) coercive.
• B) expert.
• C) legitimate.
• D) reward.

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