Author Question: A nurse has become aware of sweeping changes that are proposed for the state budget which may have ... (Read 59 times)

tuffie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
A nurse has become aware of sweeping changes that are proposed for the state budget which may have ramifications for the funding of the inner-city clinic where the nurse provides care.
 
  In order to influence the decision-making process the nurse should first
 
  A) tell clients of the clinic that their healthcare is in jeopardy.
  B) clearly communicate her views on the matter to the appropriate legislators.
  C) examine the systems and processes at the clinic to see where efficiency could be improved.
  D) approach the media with examples of the way that funding changes will hurt patient and
  client outcomes.

Question 2

A nurse has expressed her intention to draft a letter to her state senator but the nurse's colleagues have characterized this effort as a waste of time and energy.
 
  Which of the following statements provides the most accurate rationale for nurses' involvement in the political process?
 
  A) Involvement in the political process can lead to the effective allocation of resources.
  B) Political action increases the status and influence of the nursing profession as a whole.
  C) Involvement in the political process demonstrates responsibility and accountability by
  nurses.
  D) Political involvement by nurses increases the influence of women in society and in
  government.



amanda_14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
One of the most basic, and important, ways to influence the political process is to
explicitly communicate one's views to the government leaders who determine policy.
Examining the efficiency of the clinic is a useful exercise but not one that is likely to influence
political decisions. It is likely premature and alarmist to go to the media or begin telling clients
that their care is in jeopardy.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
With many voices competing to be heard in the decision-making circles of any
nation, the person who understands power and politics, and who participates in this process, is
the one most likely to obtain the resources needed to accomplish desired ends. Political
involvement is not primarily motivated by the desire to increase the status of nurses and/or
women and it is not simply an activity performed out of obligation or responsibility.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library