The Future Projected Demand for Nurses Is Related to the Aging

question 16

Multiple Choice

The future projected demand for nurses is related to the aging population and the increase in:

• A) acute illnesses.
• B) chronic illnesses.
• C) medication costs.
• D) primary prevention.

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory suggesting that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Pharmaceutical Industry

A sector dedicated to the discovery, development, production, and marketing of drugs and medications.

Animal Research

The use of non-human animals in scientific experiments to study the effects of substances, diseases, and treatments on biological systems.

Categorical Imperative

A foundational concept in Kantian ethics that proposes an absolute, unconditional requirement that asserts its authority in all circumstances, guiding moral behavior.