Awareness and Use of Power Have Been Challenging for Nurses

question 8

Multiple Choice

Awareness and use of power have been challenging for nurses in general because of:

• A) incidences of punishment by authority figures.
• B) too little time in the workplace to collectively develop power strategies.
• C) lack of cohesiveness and unity among nurses.
• D) a tradition of obedience to authority.

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Definitions:

Collective Action

The pursuit of a goal or set of goals by multiple people or entities working together, often in the context of addressing public goods or common interests.

Market Choices

The range of options available to consumers and producers within a market to purchase, sell, or trade goods and services.

Coercive Force

Coercive force refers to the power or authority to enforce compliance or control through the use of threat, punishment, or force.

Political Goods

Political goods are benefits or services provided by governments or political entities that are not easily quantifiable, such as national security or public order.