Which option represents a situation exemplifying the need for nurses to become involved in healthcare policy development?
1. The nurse omitted documentation of a surgical dressing change.
2. The nurse must have a nursing license and be certified as APRN to prescribe medications.
3. The nurse administered oral medications to the patient in the home.
4. The nurse discussed do-not-resuscitate decisions with the patient and the family.
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Explanation: 1. This scenario represents a violation of standards and a potential malpractice issue, not an issue of healthcare planning.
2. Changes in legislation and regulation (which might be influenced by nurses involved in healthcare planning) affect nursing practice.
3. This scenario is unlikely to be altered by change in legislation or regulation.
4. This scenario is unlikely to be altered by change in legislation or regulation.
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