One response to the nursing shortage has resulted in the recruitment of nurses with various educational levels. The results of one research study found that the level of nursing education is critical in caring for certain patients. Therefore, we can conclude that

A. on-the-job training will provide adequate exposure to proper nursing techniques for all levels of patients.
B. proper education results in better patient care.
C. increasing the number of nurses without concern for educational level has serious implications for critically ill patients.
D. proper mentoring will ensure the nursing staff is well prepared.