Which statement, made by a nursing student, reflects accurate knowledge of the NAM?
1. It is a governmental organization focused on healthcare.
2. It is the agency that developed the Healthy People initiatives.
3. It is an agency developed to protect the interests of medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
4. It is a non-governmental agency that serves in an advisory capacity for the government.
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Explanation: 1. The NAM is a non-governmental agency.
2. Healthy People is a project of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. The NAM is patient-centered.
4. This statement is the best description of the NAM.
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