The nurse is addressing a college class on the topic of domestic violence. Which information would the nurse be sure to convey to her students?
1. The American Nurses Association advocates client advocacy for all nurses to help identify and prevent violence against women.
2. The American Nurses Association has concluded that there is little nurses can do to eliminate violence.
3. The nurse who suspects abuse should ask the doctor to deal with it, per American Nurses Association guidelines.
4. The nurse who suspects abuse should ask the hospital's social work department to deal with it, per American Nurses Association guidelines.
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Explanation: 1. This is a true statement. Nurses can follow and become involved in legislative advocacy for issues related to domestic violence and other issues related to women's health through participation in their local and state chapters of the American Nurses Association.
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