Leaders in insurance, corporate, health services, government, and industry, as well as university faculty, say nurses should have more influence on the health care system and services. In what arenas should nurses exert their influence?
A) Reducing medical errors
B) Increasing quality of care
C) Promoting acute care within hospitals
D) Improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness
E) Advocating for change in health policy
A, B, D, E
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.