A Trend That May Have an Impact on the Future

question 7

Multiple Choice

A trend that may have an impact on the future availability of the nursing workforce in the face of increasing need for health care is:

• A) Increasing numbers of nurses on disability related to the physical demands of nursing.
• B) Declining interest in nursing among disenfranchised youth.
• C) Interest of Generation Y in travel over money.
• D) Premature loss of nurses in the workforce related to poor work conditions.

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Definitions:

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and fatigue.

Blood Cholesterol

A lipid substance present in the blood, essential for building cells and hormones, but high levels can lead to cardiovascular diseases.

Heredity

The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring, determining various characteristics such as eye color and height.

High Cholesterol Diet

A diet rich in foods that can lead to an increase in the levels of cholesterol in the blood, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease.