The Institute of Medicine report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health recommends which of the following resources for preparing nurses to assume leadership positions across all levels?
A. Nurses, doctors, and hospital administrators
B. Nurses, nursing education programs, and nursing associations
C. Nursing associations, departments of public health, and consumer organizations
D. Public, private, and governmental healthcare decisionmakers
ANS: B
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a. "Parenthood is certainly not for everyone, you shouldn't feel guilty about that." b. "I'll call the social worker so you can discuss adoption." c. "Tell me more about how you feel when you hold the baby." d. "I'm sure your own parents felt the same way when you were small, you should talk to your mom."
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1. Financial stress 2. Mobility challenges 3. Overwhelming grief 4. Loss of support system 5. Sense of disconnection from a familiar life