A congressman's office has requested a policy issue brief from the dean of a local university's school of nursing. What is the primary purpose of this document?
A) To enlist the congressman's support in evidence-based practice (EBP) initiatives within his or her jurisdiction
B) To provide the congressman's office with answers to possible questions from members of the media and the public
C) To provide the legislator with information that can be used to amend health legislation
D) To establish productive working relationships between health academics and legislators
C
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