Men in nursing in the early to mid-20th century faced which barriers to practice and education? (Select all that apply.)
a. Denial of professional status in the military
b. Frequent use of trained nurses as orderlies
c. Limited areas of health care in which to practice
d. Physical inability to perform delicate tasks
e. Societal bias that nursing was women's work
A, B, C, E
Men in nursing faced multiple barriers, including denial of professional status in the military, the frequent use of trained nurses as orderlies, limited employment opportunities (e.g., in psychiatric care), and a societal belief that nursing was strictly women's work. Men are physically able to perform delicate tasks.
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