A public health nurse has been asked to be part of a coalition to promote legislation to ban smoking in public places in the state. Why is it important for the nurse to be part of this coalition?
a. The nurse can prioritize community health care needs to address the problem.
b. The nurse can determine the needs of others and the priority of any care needed.
c. The nurse can effectively communicate among various stakeholder groups.
d. The nurse can educate other people and enforce the legislation when it is passed.
ANS: C
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