A nurse has just moved to a new state and wants to know the names of the state senator(s), state representative(s), federal senator(s), and federal representative(s). How can the nurse find this information?
a. Call the Democratic Party headquarters.
b. Call the Republican Party headquarters.
c. Call the public library.
d. Call the local newspaper.
e. Call Congress.
A, B, C
The best action would be for the nurse to call the county Democratic or Republican Party head-quarters or the public library. Calling the newspaper or Congress would not help the nurse find the information needed.
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