It is important that nurses are involved in health policy because
a. Government and policy have a large impact on nursing and health.
b. Policy affects nursing values as set forth by Florence Nightingale.
c. Political science is a course of study that parallels nursing.
d. Nurses must interpret laws to fit their practice.
ANS: A
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