Author Question: Although it was not part of the nurse's employment responsibilities, the nurse often volunteered to ... (Read 34 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Although it was not part of the nurse's employment responsibilities, the nurse often volunteered to speak before community groups as well as legislators. Why would the nurse choose to do this? Select all that apply.

a. Advocacy is an ethical and professional responsibility of all nurses.
b. Engaging in such actions will increase the nurse's personal and professional visibility.
c. Speaking before such groups may well result in a promotion and an increased pay scale for the nurse when the nurse's expertise is publicly recognized.
d. Such public speaking is part of the nurse's role in most public health agencies.
e. The nurse may recognize that many people are truly not aware of the problems experienced by vulnerable groups.

Question 2

By definition, what must a group be in order to be considered a vulnerable population? Select all that apply.

a. Aware that they are at risk
b. Diagnosed with an observable medical problem
c. Have difficulty obtaining appropriate health care
d. Acutely ill with several comorbidities
e. Likely to develop health-related problems
f. Probably confronting a shorter life span than others their age