Gerontological Nurses May Be Generalists or Specialists

question 8

Multiple Choice

Gerontological nurses may be generalists or specialists.In order to prepare a nurse generalist, which of the following nursing practices experience would be the most meaningful and helpful?

• A)Working with older persons experiencing chronic health conditions found in acute care settings
• B)Working with older persons across the continuum of care
• C)Working with older persons in long-term care facilities, because this is where most older persons reside
• D)Working with older persons in home care, because the goal is to keep them in their homes as long as possible

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