The nurse studying the image of nursing in society would conclude that (Select all that apply.) ...

A, B, D, E
Men in nursing face stereotypes such as being not a man and doing women's work.
Works that portray nurses as sex kittens or sadistic influence how the public views nursing.
Media portrayals are in turn influenced by popular belief.
Society's views of women have shifted as women have had more opportunities in politics and in the work world. This has impacted the view of nursing.
Racial and ethnic stereotypes may have some impact on nursing's image, but they do not have the impact that popular culture and gender stereotypes have.