A Nurse Would Like to Be Involved in Promoting Change

question 34

Multiple Choice

A nurse would like to be involved in promoting change in health care policies. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to accomplish this goal?

• A) Be an active member of a national nursing organization.
• B) Vote for political leaders in favor of health care reform.
• C) Enroll in a health policy class.
• D) Learn about community resources.

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Definitions:

Assimilation

In psychology, a cognitive process where new information is integrated into preexisting frameworks or schemas.

Mental Activities

Tasks or operations performed by the mind, such as thinking, learning, and memory.

Cognition

The pursuit of knowledge and understanding through thinking processes, experiential learning, and sensory information.

Early Life Experiences

Events or interactions occurring in the initial stages of an individual's life, which significantly influence their development, behavior, and psychological traits.