Which statement best describes the gender composition of the nursing workforce in the U.S.?

• A. About 12 percent of nurses are male
• B. About 30 percent of nurses are male
• C. About 50 percent of nurses are male
• D. About 5 percent of nurses are male

Answer: (A)

The main idea is understanding how many nurses are male in the U.S. workforce. Statistics show nursing is still majority female, with about twelve percent of nurses being male. So the statement that roughly twelve percent are male best matches the typical national data.

Why this fits best: 12% reflects the consistent pattern across surveys and reports (though the exact percentage can vary slightly by year or by nursing role). The other figures—around 30% or 50%—would imply a much larger share of male nurses than is seen in national data, and about 5% would understate male representation.