Author Question: Negative use of power helps: (Select all that apply.) 1. personal gain. 2. professional gain. ... (Read 82 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Negative use of power helps: (Select all that apply.)

1.
personal gain.
2.
professional gain.
3.
meet the needs of the group.
4.
group harmony.
5.
promote the ideas of an individual without regard for the group.

Question 2

What actions can the newly graduated LPN take to improve their sense of empowerment? (Select all that apply.)

1.
Take a job that will require a high level of expertise.
2.
Join a nursing organization.
3.
Continue to read and study new topics encountered at work.
4.
Seek a mentor with expertise who works well with the LPN.
5.
Handle all situations that arise at work independently.

ghepp · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 5
Power is used for negative purposes when it is used without regard for the larger group or for personal gain. There is no caring in the use of this power.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2, 3, 4
Joining a nursing organization will help to empower the new graduate by providing learning and growth opportunities. Learning increases the feeling of empowerment. Having a mentor who is experienced and works well with the LPN will empower the new graduate.