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hubes95

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which behavioral risk factor is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in the Unit-ed States?
 
  a. Homicide and suicide
  b. Motor vehicle accidents
  c. Chronic disease
  d. Substance use and abuse

Question 2

It is important that nurses are involved in health policy because:
 
  a. Government and policy have a large impact on nursing and health.
  b. Policy affects nursing values as set forth by Florence Nightingale.
  c. Political science is a course of study that parallels nursing.
  d. Nurses must interpret laws to fit their practice.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A major contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States is substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

A
Nurses should be advocates for the health of the population. In order to do this, nurse profession-als must have a working knowledge of government, health care law, the policy process, and the political forces that are shaping the future of health care.


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