A nurse is working with the local representative to pass a law raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco to 21 years old. It has been passed into the committee phase of the legislative process. How should the nurse prepare for the next step?
A. Contact all of the local legislators to lobby for passing of the bill.
B. Encourage local citizens to vote on the bill.
C. Prepare evidence-based research and current clinical studies to support their position and educate committee members about the medicine behind nicotine addiction in youths.
D. Inform local store owners about the impending change in the law.
ANS: C
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