How can nurses promote social justice?
a. By contacting lawmakers about environmental health issues
b. By assisting at homeless shelters
c. By advocating for policies to improve social conditions
d. By serving on a local coalition to prevent obesity
C
Social justice refers to providing equitable care and social supports for the most disadvantaged members of society. Nurses can function as advocates for policy changes to improve social, economic, and environmental factors that predispose vulnerable populations to poor health.
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A. Headache B. Clubbed fingers C. Circumoral pallor D. Orthostatic hypotension
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Which should the nurse do to document this event? a. Label the late entry using the time of 9:15 AM b. Enclose the patient statement within quo-tations c. Document completion of an incident re-port d. Record medication before its administra-tion
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