A community health nurse (CHN) is the leader of a group that has the stated purpose of improving cardiovascular fitness. Which leadership style can the CHN adopt to increase member involvement and the group's progress toward health goals?

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Democratic leadership is cooperative and promotes and supports members' involvement. Patriarchal and paternal leadership styles are types of authoritarian leadership; these are not effective leadership styles to achieve this type of goal because members may fail to learn how to function independently, and they may be hindered in accomplishing health goals, especially when a member or the leader leaves the group or if the group dissolves.

A Community Health Nurse (CHN) Is the Leader of a Group