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penguins

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on: Jul 8, 2018
How can nurses promote social justice?
 
  a. By contacting lawmakers about environmental health issues
  b. By assisting at homeless shelters
  c. By advocating for policies to improve social conditions
  d. By serving on a local coalition to prevent obesity

Question 2

The probability an event will occur within a specified period of time is called:
 
  a. Rate
  b. Risk
  c. Epidemiology
  d. Epidemic


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taylorsonier

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

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, economic, and environmental factors that predispose vulnerable populations to poor health.

Answer to Question 2

B
Risk is the probability an event will occur within a specified period of time.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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