Nurses function in a variety of roles, and responsible political involvement is an important function of each of these roles. These roles can include:
a. knowledgeable consumers of health care.
b. citizens.
c. professionals whose practice is regulated by the government.
d. advocates for patients.
e. all of the above
f. a, c, and d
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