Which represent ways nurses can actively engage in policy making? (Select all that apply.)

Question

A) Testify at congressional hearings
B) Disseminate information on health issues in the media
C) Serve as members of governing boards
D) Document client symptoms following a physical examination
E) Review articles in recent nursing journals

Answer 1

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
In terms of policy making, nurses can 1) provide vital evidence that either supports or opposes a policy, 2) be members of an organization or a group that introduces a specific problem into the national agenda and identifies the goals and tools needed to implement it, and 3) advocate for and disseminate information on health issues through the media. Nurses may also advocate for their clients by testifying at congressional hearings, healthcare summits, and regional forums regarding the need to eliminate disparities in healthcare access among various client demographics. The American Nurses Association works with coalitions and advocates for nurses to serve as members of governing boards in each state, to advance the role and recognition of nurses, to prevent potential declines in quality, and to communicate with the Congress in the prevention of harmful changes in Medicare. Documenting client symptoms and reviewing articles in nursing journals are tasks commonly performed by nurses but are not directly related to policy making.