Although the media portrayed nursing in a negative light in M*A*S*H through the character of a promiscuous, uncaring nurse, it also provided Americans with a promising glimpse of:
a. nurses who can be promiscuous and still help doctors.
b. the fact that caring is not as important as the desire to serve one's country.
c. the ability of nurses to cope with the dreadfulness of war by using humor.
d. the contributions of male military nurses.
ANS: C
Correct: The sitcom M*A*S*H did show humor as a coping mechanism for nurses in a war setting.
Incorrect:
a. M*A*S*H's portrayal of promiscuous nurses has no merit because nurses assist physicians.
b. The sitcom addressed both factors as part of the nurse's role in the military.
d. No male nurses were portrayed in the sitcom.
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