According to Current Data Related to the Nursing Shortage: (Select

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to current data related to the nursing shortage: (select all that apply)

• A) salaries of nurses are competitive with those of other professionals such as teachers.
• B) only 19% of nurses are minorities.
• C) overall, nurses are satisfied with their jobs but leave the profession because of fear of contracting fatal diseases.
• D) the employment opportunities for nurses continue to be strong.
• E) staff nurses are returning to school to obtain certificates to teach nursing.

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Definitions:

Frequent Urination

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Exophthalmos

A condition characterized by a noticeable protrusion of the eyeballs, often associated with thyroid disease.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition characterized by an overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to symptoms such as increased metabolism, weight loss, and rapid heartbeat.

Hypopituitarism

A rare disorder characterized by the underproduction of hormones by the pituitary gland, affecting various bodily functions.