The nurse is interested in taking on a role in the state's political decision-making process. Which political skills will the nurse need to be effective in this role? (Select all that apply.)
A) Ability to understand others' behaviors
B) Social skills
C) Diagnostic skills
D) Ability to network
E) Ability to lie convincingly
Ans: A, B, D
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Healthcare professionals have political skills and active roles in healthcare leadership. These skills include the following: social skills and the ability to understand, interpret, and represent one's own and others' behaviors; the ability, qualifications, and power to influence others and make changes; the ability to develop, connect, and use different social networks; and having a high level of integrity, sincerity, and genuineness.
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