A gerontological nurse is planning an educational program to discuss the current and anticipated nursing staffing needs of the future. What should be included in the presentation? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. More nurses will be needed to work in assisted living care settings.
2. The number of nursing homes has begun to increase over the last 10 years.
3. The number of nurses employed in hospital settings has increased since 1980.
4. Adding nurses has no impact on the long-term health of nursing home residents.
5. More complex nursing skills are needed to provide care in long-term care and rehabilitative care facilities.
1,5
Rationale: There is an increase in assistive care settings in the United States. More nurses will be needed to work in this care setting.
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