A nurse is unable to be actively involved in attending meetings at the state level. Which of the following actions would be most useful for the nurse?
a. Asking students to remain informed regarding proposed legislation
b. Communicating, with rationales, her stand on proposed legislation to legislators
c. Remaining uninvolved so incorrect information is not inadvertently given
d. Writing letters to the local newspaper asking nurses to become involved
ANS: B
Grassroots cooperation can influence decisions. A high number of communications from individual constituents via e-mail, telephone, or postal mail have great influence.
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