According to Diers and Evans, "excellent nurses are inflamed by nursing." By "inflamed," these authors meant that excellent nurses are:
A. Outspoken and aggressive
B. Politically active
C. Passionate about their work
D. Skilled clinicians
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because being outspoken and aggressive is not being inflamed.
B Incorrect because being politically astute is not being inflamed.
C Correct because inflamed means being passionate about one's work.
D Incorrect because being a skilled clinician is not being inflamed.
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