The Nurse Studying the History of Gerontologic Nursing Learns Which

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse studying the history of gerontologic nursing learns which information about the specialty? (Select all that apply. )

• A)The number of older Americans is diminishing.
• B)The geriatric nursing conference group was established in 1962.
• C)The gerontologic clinical nurse specialist certification was offered in 1989.
• D)There were no writings about the care of older persons until World War II.
• E)The first Standards of Practice for Geriatric Nursing was written in 1969.

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Definitions:

Social Constructionism

A theory in sociology and philosophy which suggests that many aspects of the world, including knowledge, are not inherent in reality but are constructed by society.

Differential Association

A theory in sociology that proposes individuals learn criminal behavior through their associations with others who engage in crime.

Consensus Crimes

Criminal acts that are universally condemned by society and considered inherently wrong, such as murder and rape.

Legal Conflict

A disagreement or dispute between parties that requires the intervention of a court of law to resolve.