The nurse is speaking in front of a group of ninth grade students about nursing as a profession.One student states that she does not want to be a nurse because all nurses do is take care of sick people and play politics.The most appropriate response that the nurse could give and expand on is that

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It is important to remember that opportunities are limitless for caring,compassionate,and competent nursing care; an area of nursing exists for every interest.Current philosophies and definitions of nursing demonstrate the holistic trend in nursing-to address the whole person in all dimensions,in health and illness,and in interaction with family and community.Political activism and commitment are a part of professionalism and are an important aspect of the delivery of health care.Nursing continues to draw on the social sciences and other fields as the focus of nursing care expands.

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