Several nurses have been talking about how local and state health care policy does not benefit the care of the clients they see. How can nurses most effectively influence health care policy?
A) Find out who their governmental representatives are
B) Develop quality health care initiatives for their clinic
C) Seek private or grant funding to provide for their clients
D) Educate legislators about health and the status of health care
B
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