Which of the Following Best Describes How Nightingale Responded to Challenges

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how Nightingale responded to challenges about her suggestions for reform of health care?

• A) She influenced male friends as political leaders to publicize her ideas.
• B) She conveyed her statistical data in more detail and depth, and shared it with political leaders.
• C) She encouraged those who challenged her to come up with more acceptable approaches to lowering the death rate.
• D) She understood their concerns and tried to word her suggestions in a more politically acceptable way.

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