A nurse would like to advocate for increased protective services and reporting mechanisms for elder abuse and attends the "meet the candidate" session at the town hall meeting. This is an important time for the nurse to:
a. educate the public about the nurse's political platform.
b. be spontaneous and not deliver a rehearsed speech.
c. address the person as "candidate" rather than using a first name that implies a working relationship.
d. learn what the key issues are in the candidate's platform.
ANS: D
Correct: Town hall gatherings with nurses allow the candidate to talk about his or her platform to a group of interested voters and afford nurses an opportunity to understand the candidate's vision and to voice their opinions and concerns about health care issues.
Incorrect:
a. Educating the public about the nurse's political platform is an ineffective strategy in advocating for a new health policy.
b. Being spontaneous and not delivering a rehearsed speech is an ineffective strategy in advocating for a new health policy.
c. Addressing the person as "candidate" rather than a first name is an ineffective strategy in advocating for a new health policy.
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