In the Past Three to Four Decades, Nursing Has Moved

In the past three to four decades, nursing has moved into the forefront in providing care for the dying. Which phenomenon has most contributed to this increased focus of care of the dying?

A) Increased incidence of infections and acute illnesses
B) Increased focus of health care providers on disease prevention
C) Larger numbers of people dying in hospital settings
D) Demographic changes in the population