A nurse who lobbies state legislators to support a change in the scope of practice in nursing is engaging in
a. power sharing.
b. setting policy.
c. politics.
d. legislative power.
ANS: C
A
Power sharing is not part of lobbying for causes.
B
Setting policy is the process of determining the decision to govern actions.
C
Politics has to do with the conduct and contests of parties with reference to political measures or the administration of public affairs. Lobbying for a change in the scope of practice relates to the administration of public affairs.
D
Legislative power is the influence of the legislature.
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