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:

Mental Picturing

The process of creating visual images in the mind, which can aid in memory, learning, and understanding complex information.

Consolidation

The neurological process by which memories become stable in the brain, transitioning from a vulnerable state immediately after encoding to a more durable and long-term storage.

Sleep Disturbances

Variations from normal sleep patterns or habits that negatively affect health and well-being, including conditions like insomnia or sleep apnea.

Misattribution

The incorrect or inaccurate attribution of a memory or feeling to the wrong source, often leading to false memories or misunderstanding of an experience.