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Bob-Dole

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A bill with the potential to decrease health care services is passed by Congress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to influence the bill's implications?
 
  a. Exercise veto power by calling for petitions from health care agencies
  b. Contact the regulatory agency and participate in public hearings
  c. Call members of congress to request that they rescind the legislation that was passed
  d. Discuss the change in services with the administrators at the hospital

Question 2

The state board of nursing has written new regulations to clarify in a more concrete manner what the nurse practice act allows and requires. Which of the following effects will this change have on nurses in this state?
 
  a. None, because they are just helpful guidelines for maximum safety
  b. None, because they just give specifics that may change over time
  c. Major, because prudent nurses would follow such regulations
  d. Major, because these rules and regulations have the effect of law and must be obeyed



welcom1000

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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