Among the traditions that exist in nursing education is a "passing of the lamp" ceremony that is sometimes conducted during graduation. This ceremony communicates
A) the "light" that nursing provides in communities and society.
B) an acknowledgment of the contributions made by important nurses in history.
C) the continuity of care from practicing nurses to newly graduated nurses.
D) the need to continually build the nurse's base of knowledge.
Ans: C
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