The textbook states, "In order for nurses to demonstrate their value, they must attempt to quantify this value in pecuniary terms.". What does this statement mean?

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: While this is a true statement, it is not the meaning of the quote.
Rationale 2: This is not the meaning of this quote.
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: While nurses need to express their worth to all, this is not the full meaning of the quote.

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