The community/public health nurse was enthusiastic about giving care to the community's residents. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when asked to attend a city council meeting?
a. Appreciating the opportunity to meet the policy makers in the community
b. Clarifying which agenda item was relevant to the agency and its purpose
c. Insisting on dedicating the nurse's time toward giving care, not observing politics
d. Pointing out that the nurse's caseload was too heavy to waste time in such a way
ANS: A
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