A nurse is using a macroscopic approach when providing care. Which of the following would the nurse most likely demonstrate?
a. Emphasizing behaviors that will help in healing
b. Examining the family's responses to illness
c. Explaining how these actions will help in healing
d. Providing testimony to legislators concerning proposed legislation
ANS: D
All the choices focus on individual client care except for the nurse who is politically involved as demonstrated by providing testimony relevant to proposed legislation.
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