In 2010, the Revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing

question 7

Multiple Choice

In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published.The nurse would use these standards to:

• A)promote the practice of gerontologic nursing practice within the acute care setting.
• B)define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice.
• C)elevate the practice of gerontologic nursing.
• D)incorporate suggested interventions from others who practice gerontologic nursing.

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