A group of nurses would like to help change a workplace policy. What should these nurses consider in this desire?
1. Political action is best carried out individually.
2. Working in a group will require less individual time.
3. Group work fosters creative thinking and planning.
4. People with deep feelings about an issue often are too involved to be effective.
Correct Answer: 3
Political action in any sphere is best carried out in a group. Groups often foster creative thinking and planning. There is no assurance that working in a group will require less individual time. It is often those with the deepest feelings about an issue that are dedicated enough to get changes made.
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