The nurse is comparing and contrasting examples of health promotion and health education to a group of student nurses. Which topic is most appropriate to include in health education?
1. Political lobbying.
2. Raising critical consciousness.
3. Developing self-care skills.
4. Developing public policy.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Health education includes development of self-care skills. Political lobbying, raising critical consciousness, and developing public policy are part of health promotion, not health education.
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