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tuffie

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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.



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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.



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