A graduate nurse expresses an interest in focusing future study to healthy aging. Toward which of the following fields should the experienced nurse steer the graduate nurse?
A) Palliative care
B) Gerontological nursing
C) Nursing home administration
D) Social work
Ans: B
Gerontological nurses are the health care professionals consistently responsible for the 24-hour care of older adults in all clinical settings.
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