In the 1940s and 1950s, the role of the hospital ______________ gained in importance.

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During the 1940s and 1950s, hospitals began to expand their services and adopt more specialized technology, leading to an increased need for hospital administrators to manage the growing facilities and staff. While physicians and nurses certainly played important roles during this time, the question specifically asks which role "gained in importance," which implies a significant growth or shift in that particular field. Social workers were also present in hospitals during this time, but their role was not as prominent as administrators. Therefore, C) Administrator is the best choice.

In the 1940s and 1950s, the Role of the Hospital