Which of the Following Factors Is Having an Impact on the Current

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is having an impact on the current nursing shortage?

• A) An aging population creates a growing demand on health resources.
• B) An aging population means more young people are contemplating entering the nursing profession.
• C) Advances in technology call for increased generalization of practice for new nurses.
• D) All of the above

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