Over the Next 20 to 30 Years, the Number of Canadians

question 5

Multiple Choice

Over the next 20 to 30 years, the number of Canadians living with and dying from chronic diseases will increase. Why is this the case?

• A) Because new registered nurses will be introduced to the workforce
• B) Because the aging population will be increasing
• C) Because many nurses will retire and we will have a nursing shortage
• D) Because the aging population will be decreasing

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