Which of the following are true statements about the current health care workforce? (Select all that apply.)
a. Approximately 10% of registered nurses (RNs) are certified in gerontological nurs-ing
b. The number of geriatricians is expected to increase about 50% over the next 25 years
c. The professions of social work, physical therapy, and psychiatry are demonstrating the same trends as nursing
d. Europe and the developing countries are experiencing similar shortages in health care workers with geriatric expertise as in the United States
e. It is anticipated that there will be a need for approximately 3 million additional di-rect care and professional health care workers by the year 2030
ANS: C, D, E
Less than 1% of RNs are certified in gerontological nursing. The number of geriatricians is de-creasing, not increasing. Responses C, D, and E are all true.
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