In 2010,the Revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice

question 18

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 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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