The nurse manager overhears staff discussing the shortage of nurses. Which statement by a staff member would the manager evaluate as misinformation?

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1. The average age of the registered nurse (RN) is 46 years, and while the number of RNs under age 30 is increasing, more RNs are retiring than are entering the profession.
2. The demand for nurses is increasing because of sicker clients both in the hospital and in outpatient settings. Job numbers for nurses are expected to continue to grow.
3. Nursing faculty members are also aging and moving into retirement.
4. Women continue to outnumber men in the nursing profession.

The Nurse Manager Overhears Staff Discussing the Shortage of Nurses