A nurse is explaining to a new colleague the similarities and differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following situations would most likely be addressed by a geriatrician rather than a gerontologist?
A) Teaching older adults techniques to identify and deal with age-related changes
B) Organizing and leading exercise classes to facilitate mobility
C) Identifying and treating a client's vascular dementia
D) Rearranging an older adult's apartment to minimize the risk of falls
Ans: C
Geriatricians are medical specialists concerned with the treatment of diseases and disabilities common among older adults. The focus of gerontologists is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at emphasizing healthy and successful aging. Options A, B, and D fall under the auspices of gerontology.
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