A Nurse Is Asked to Explain Why Ageism Is a Problem

A nurse is asked to explain why ageism is a problem among health care workers.The nurse should cite that ageism results in: (Select all that apply. )

A) failure of the elderly to receive necessary medical information.
B) development of public policy that discriminates against the elderly.
C) staff shortages because caregivers prefer working with younger adults.
D) the perception that elderly consume a smaller share of medical resources.
E) more ancillary than professional personnel discriminate with regard to age.