The nurse manager tells the patient that he must eat his breakfast before getting out of bed.What type of power is the nurse manager using?

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Coercive power is power derived from fear of consequences.Expert power is based on specialized knowledge,skills,or abilities that are recognized and respected by others.Reward power is closely linked with legitimate power in that it comes about because the individual has the power to provide or withhold rewards.Legitimate power is power connected to a position of authority.Referent power is power that a person has because others closely identify with that person's personal characteristics;the person is liked and admired by others.

The Nurse Manager Tells the Patient That He Must Eat