Which skills are useful to increase a nurse's political astuteness and activity? (Select all that apply.)
1. Keep informed about health issues.
2. Be able to analyze an issue.
3. Be able to speak out and voice an opinion.
4. Be able to work best independently.
5. Have the ability to use a power base.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
To increase political astuteness and activity the nurse should keep informed about healthcare issues, have the ability to analyze an issue, have the ability to speak out and voice an opinion, have the ability to participate constructively, and have the ability to use power bases. Political activity is usually best undertaken in groups, not individually.
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