Two nurses are having a discussion about the introduction of mandatory continuing education requirements in their state. Which of the following arguments in favor of this change is most accurate?
A) Nurses forget most of what they learned in nursing school within 18 months of graduating.
B) Continuing education requirements allow state boards of nursing to track nurses more closely.
C) In the absence of mandatory continuing education, no nurse would build on his or her knowledge.
D) Ensuring that nurses keep their knowledge current promotes patient safety.
D
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