As Part of a Public Hearing on Amending Health Policy

question 8

Multiple Choice

As part of a public hearing on amending health policy in the state, the nurse is asked to present identified health issues that directly impact the community and to assess the current health policy. In this role, the nurse is operating as a(n) :

• A) Citizen.
• B) Activist.
• C) Politician.
• D) Researcher.

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Definitions:

Future Orientation

The cognitive and emotional inclination to think about, plan, and prioritize the future over immediate needs or desires.

Decision Making

The process of selecting a course of action from several alternatives to achieve a desired outcome.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, including activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores, traveling, and engaging in recreational pursuits.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, which can have negative effects on health.