Based on data, the nurse interprets which educational program as producing the most graduate nurses annually?
a. Diploma program c. Baccalaureate pro-gram
b. Associate degree program d. Master's and doc-toral programs
B
Since its beginning in 1951, the associate degree nursing program has grown to more than 900 programs, producing more graduates annually than any other program. A recent survey indicates that initial preparation in a diploma program accounted for 20.4% , the associate's degree ac-counted for 45.4%, and the baccalaureate degree program accounted for 34.2% of the registered nurse educational preparation.
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1. Withhold the vaccinations. 2. Give the vaccinations as scheduled. 3. Withhold the DTaP vaccination, but give the others as scheduled. 4. Give the infant the flu vaccination, but withhold the others.