Empowerment for Nurses May Consist of Three Components

question 21

Multiple Choice

Empowerment for nurses may consist of three components. Which of the following three components may help nurses become empowered to use their power for better patient care (select three that apply) ?

• A) A psychological belief in one's own ability to be empowered
• B) A social relationship between two or more people
• C) A workplace that promotes empowerment
• D) An acknowledgement that there is power in the relationships and caring that nurses provide
• E) Interdependence of personnel

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