Which Nurses Would Be Most Likely to Be Protected Under

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which nurses would be most likely to be protected under the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967 if fired?

• A) A 40-year-old nurse with excellent work history whose replacement is 35 years old
• B) A 49-year-old male nurse who held a position in obstetrics
• C) A 23-year-old nurse who was told that she was "too young" for the job
• D) A 72-year-old nurse who was fired from an OR scheduling position
• E) A competent 60-year-old nurse who discovers the nurse hired for his position is 50 years old

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