A college student asked the nurse what the different areas of nursing were because he thought he might want to be a nurse. However, he added, he did not want to work with old people. How might you accurately respond?
a. "There are many possibilities as a nurse, so just choose a clinical specialty such as pediatrics."
b. "Becoming a school nurse will provide the most opportunities so that you will be working with young people."
c. "Regardless of clinical setting, most nurses care for older adults in their careers."
d. "The population is aging rapidly, so it is likely you will find a job working with elderly persons."
ANS: C
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