A nurse is reading an article that is discussing the concerns related to the large number of nurses expected to retire within the next 10 to 15 years. Which statement best describes one of those concerns
A) Novice nurses will struggle to provide adequate health care.
B) The majority of those retiring will be the educators.
C) The education gap will continue to widen, making it difficult for the novice to work beside the more experienced nurse.
D) The predictions are based on assumptions, and some advocate the proposed shortage will not be that severe.
A
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