When talking to a women's group at the senior citizens' center, the nurse reminded them that the only way the center would be able to afford to provide transportation services for them would
be for them to continue to write letters to their local city council representatives requesting funding for such a service. What was the nurse trying to accomplish through this action?
a. Ensure that the women did not expect the nurse to solve their problem
b. Demonstrate that the nurse understood the women's concerns and needs
c. Express empathy, support, and concern
d. Help the women engage in political action
ANS: D
Public health nurses engage themselves and others in policy development and encourage and assist persons to communicate their needs to those with the power to take action.
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