Several Organizations Collaborated in 2001 to Publish Scope and Standards

question 12

Multiple Choice

Several organizations collaborated in 2001 to publish Scope and Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice by the ANA.What is the significance of the collaborative effort to gerontological nurses?

• A) Changes the health care delivery to increasing numbers of older adults
• B) Mandates gerontological certification for nurses who care for older adults
• C) Standardizes gerontological nursing practice among various organizations
• D) Ensures minimum gerontological competencies for all graduating students

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