One of the major trends that currently influences nursing education and practice is:
a. increased technology in the field of critical care.
b. a narrowing scope of practice for nurses.
c. incivility or disregard of others' rights in social interactions.
d. a decrease in ethnicity due to international programs allowing students to study from a distance.
ANS: C
Correct: Incivility has escalated with the use of text-messaging during class and academic dishonesty.
Incorrect:
a. Critical care is not the only area in which technology is increasing and does not have a major influence on nursing education.
b. The scope of practice is becoming broader, including community and global settings.
d. The number of diverse ethnic minorities and illegal immigrants is increasing.
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