The most critical aspect of nurses becoming personally "political" is
a. financially supporting political action committees (PACs).
b. being informed of social and political issues.
c. communicating with legislators.
d. running for office.
ANS: B
A
Financially supporting political action committees is an activity more involved in the world of politics.
B
The basis for all political involvement is understanding broader social and political issues to gain insight into what needs to be changed in society and how nurses could help bring about the change.
C
Communicating with legislators is an activity more involved in the world of politics.
D
Running for office is an activity more involved in the world of politics.
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