A nurse who is working in a home care setting attends a local legislative meeting. Which of the following best describes why the nurse needs to be knowledgeable of health policy?

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Rationale: Correct Answer: A: Provide safe nursing care Rationale: 1. Understanding health policy helps in making informed decisions for safe nursing care. 2. Knowledge of policies ensures compliance with regulations, promoting patient safety. 3. It allows the nurse to advocate for resources and support needed for quality care. Summary: B, C, D are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the importance of health policy knowledge for providing safe nursing care in a home care setting.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Most Americans are ambivalent about immigration, recognizing both positive and negative aspects. Because of this ambivalence, there is neither a strong negative nor a strong positive attitude toward immigrants.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cultural awareness requires self-examination and in-depth exploration of one's own beliefs and values as they influence behavior. It is the first step in developing cultural competence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cultural skill is the effective integration of cultural knowledge and awareness to meet client needs in this case, ensuring nonverbal communication is respectful.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cultural re-patterning involves working with clients to modify harmful cultural practices while respecting their beliefs.