A Nurse Would Like to Be Involved in Promoting Change

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse would like to be involved in promoting change in health care policies.Which of the following statements would be accurate as applied to this goal?

• A)Becoming a member of a health planning counsel or joining an advisory group to a legislator would be a good first start.
• B)Nurses must have a minimum of a master's degree to directly advise legislators on a one-to-one basis regarding healthcare.
• C)Engaging in political lobbying activities is unprofessional and inappropriate to the nursing role.
• D)All of the above statements are correct.

Assess and support the spiritual and moral development stages in individuals across the lifespan.

Understand the various accounting and bookkeeping systems used in healthcare settings.

Identify the key components and advantages of the double-entry bookkeeping system.

Recognize the definitions and applications of specific financial terms and systems in healthcare management.

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, often through medication.

Psychologist

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Prescribe Medications

The act of a healthcare provider authorizing the use of pharmaceutical drugs for a patient.

Mental Health Professions

A cluster of professions in the health care sector focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders and the promotion of psychological well-being.