A staff nurse says, "I have so much to do. Why should I spend time being politically aware and active?" Which response by the nurse manager would be most appropriate?
1. "Being politically active helps you influence events and the decisions of others."
2. "You might want to run for political office someday."
3. "It might help you increase your salary."
4. "It will give you a better understanding of client rights."
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Rationale 1: Nurses can be politically aware and active in an organization or in the community. By being aware of issues and those people who can effect change, the nurse can influence those in the decision-making roles.
Rationale 2: Running for political office is a way to be politically active but is not the reason to be politically aware for most nurses.
Rationale 3: There is no guarantee that being politically aware and active will have any effect on wages and benefits.
Rationale 4: A nurse can increase understanding of client rights without being politically aware and active.
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