The recent changes in the health-care system have impacted nursing practice in several ways. Which issue has exerted a major influence in shaping the recent changes in nursing practice?
A. Managed care
B. Increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel
C. Access to health care
D. New technological treatments
ANS: C
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