A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit has opted to return to school to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
After considering projected changes in health care and the population cared for in the community, the student might consider selecting which elective course?
A) A course on medical Spanish
B) A psychology course on young adults
C) A personal finance class
D) A class on the effect of illness on a young child
Answer: A
Minorities in the United States will likely be the majority by the year 2042. By becoming proficient at other languages, such as Spanish, the nurse will be better able to meet the needs of the clients who seek care within the community. The largest group of clients will be age 65 or older in the near future, so an extra class about an aging population would be more helpful than a class about children or young adults. The student might consider a class on the effects of finance and cost in the delivery of health care rather than personal finance.
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