In order for nurses to demonstrate their value, they must attempt to quantify this value in pecuniary terms. How would the nurse interpret this statement?
1. Nurses must become more cost-effective in the provision of care.
2. Nurses must justify their salaries.
3. Nurse must determine the monetary value of their services.
4. Nurses must explain their worth in terms laymen can understand.
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Rationale 1: Although this is true, it does not explain the statement provided.
Rationale 2: Pecuniary terms does not mean the nurse must justify salaries.
Rationale 3: Pecuniary terms indicate that monetary values must be determined. It is necessary for nurses to identify the cost, in monetary value, of the services provided.
Rationale 4: Although nurses need to express their worth to all, this is not the full meaning of the statement..
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