The nurse educator planned an in-service program on empowerment. The n

QUESTION

The nurse educator planned an in-service program on empowerment. The nurse educator could include discussion of which of the following ways that a staff member can empower himself or herself?

a. Be able to admit mistakes
b. Withhold information from others
c. Decrease workload
d. Maintain a critical aloofness

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Personal psychological resources are important for gaining control. One needs to be able to admit mistakes and look for solutions instead of seeking someone to blame.