The nurse is determining which professional organizations to join. The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the International Council of Nursing (ICN) when stating which of the following?
a. "The ICN handles domestic nursing is-sues.".
b. "The ICN is for international nurses only.".
c. "The ICN is focused on worldwide health care.".
d. "The ICN is focused on foreign issues only.".
C
The International Council of Nursing (ICN) is focused on worldwide health care and nursing is-sues. The organization represents nurses worldwide and meets every 4 years to discuss issues and trends.
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