Asked by Mirka Castanon-Ibarra on May 27, 2024
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Which of the following is a contributing factor to the shortage of nurses in Canada?
A) Increased birth rate,which creates a greater demand for nursing services.
B) New technology,which replaces nurses at the bedside.
C) Fewer people wishing to practise as nurses because health trends are focusing on natural and alternative therapies.
D) Retirement of a large percentage of nurses.
Shortage of Nurses
A critical situation where the demand for nursing staff exceeds the supply, impacting healthcare service delivery.
Retirement
The act of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, typically upon reaching a certain age or for health reasons.
Nursing Services
Healthcare services provided by licensed nurses, including clinical care, education, and support for patients.
- Examine the demographic and economic factors influencing health care expenditure.
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Martina SaberMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The nursing workforce is currently challenged by the aging of workers,high retirement rates,ethical problems in international recruitment,and lack of full-time positions.The average age of registered nurses in Canada is 44.6 years.The aging of the population is creating the greater demand for nursing services.Neither the replacement of nurses at the bedside by new technology nor the focus of health trends on natural and alternative therapies is a factor identified as contributing to the shortage of nurses.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the demographic and economic factors influencing health care expenditure.