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arivle123

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Which of the following is a reason the current nurse shortage is considered very serious? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Current RNs are aging.
  b. Enrollment in nursing programs is not increasing.
  c. Additional nurses are pursuing graduate education.
  d. An increasing number of nurses are specializing.
  e. There has not been an increase in salaries.
  f. Many nurses are entering the military causing a shortage in civilian hospitals.

Question 2

A community/public health nurse discusses the current health care system with a class of finance students. A student asks why the U.S. government has not moved to a single-payer system.
 
  Which of the following statements would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
  a. Drug companies report that they would go bankrupt if such a plan were implemented.
  b. It has been demonstrated that administrative costs would greatly increase.
  c. It would be difficult to implement and more expensive than our current approach.
  d. The political influence held by those with a strong interest in maintaining the current system has prevented this change.



emilymalinowski12

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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