A nurse born in 1952 is more likely to value:
a. Duty before pleasure
b. Health and wellness
c. Family and leisure priorities over work
d. Sociability
ANS: B
The baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 may value personal gratification and growth and health and wellness and may look forward to retirement.
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