Time is becoming crucial for the nurse to address issues related to sponsoring programs to include hearing aid costs as part of Medicare coverage
The nurse involved in grassroots political actions realizes that the least timely method of reaching elected officials would be via:
a. letter.
b. telephone.
c. e-mail.
d. facsimile (fax).
ANS: A
Correct: Sending letters is the least timely mode by which to communicate with elected officials; because of the anthrax decontamination process that is now in place, delivery of U.S. mail to Congress and to the White House may be delayed by as long as 3 months, making letters an inefficient means of communicating with policymakers.
Incorrect:
b. Phone calls are an effective means of getting your message to an elected official because they usually have a staff person who takes phone calls.
c. E-mail is an effective way to communicate with elected officials; e-mailed and faxed messages are some of the best ways to make sure your voice is heard in time to make a difference.
d. Contacting officials by fax is an effective way to communicate with elected officials; e-mailed and faxed messages are some of the best ways to make sure your voice is heard in time to make a difference.
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