Social justice refers to providing humane care and social support for the most disadvantaged members of society. How can nurses promote social justice? Nurses can:
A) Contact lawmakers about the hazards of being a vulnerable person
B) Assist in homeless shelters to promote the health and well-being of residents
C) Function as advocates for policy changes to improve social, economic, and environmental factors that predispose vulnerable populations to poor health
D) Refer to Healthy People 2010 for guidance in social policy mandates

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Nurses can promote social justice by advocating for policy changes that address social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to poor health outcomes among vulnerable populations. This includes raising awareness among policymakers regarding the hazards faced by vulnerable populations and working to reform policies that perpetuate social injustices. While options A and B are examples of ways in which nurses can help address social justice issues, they are more limited in scope than advocating for policy changes. Option D refers to a specific resource that may be useful in informing policy decisions but is not as effective at promoting social justice as directly advocating for policy changes.

Social Justice Refers to Providing Humane Care and Social Support