Many nurses enjoy the independence and creativity of being among the few professional caregivers in a rural community. What might be a problem in this situation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Feelings of being alone and isolated
b. Feelings of being overwhelmed with responsibility
c. Absence of physicians to delegate the nurse's responsibilities
d. Absence of professional colleagues to offer support and consultation
e. Difficulty in accessing resources when questions arise
f. Standards of practice that are different in rural settings
ANS: A, B, D
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