Which of the following best explains why it is difficult for the profession to develop a definition of nursing?
1) There are too many different and conflicting images of nurses.
2) There are constant changes in health care and the activities of nurses.
3) There is disagreement among the different nursing organizations.
4) There are different education pathways and levels of practice.
ANS: 2
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