A nurse is promoting social justice. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely take?
a. Contacting lawmakers about environmen-tal health issues
b. Assisting at homeless shelters
c. Advocating for policies to improve social conditions
d. Serving on a local coalition to prevent obesity
ANS: C
Social justice refers to providing equitable care and social supports for the most disadvantaged members of society. Nurses can function as advocates for policy changes to improve social, eco-nomic, and environmental factors that predispose vulnerable populations to poor health.
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