Why was the term geriatric nurse replaced with the preferred term gerontological nurse?
A) To avoid misinterpretation because geriatric nurse means "old nurse"
B) To define the field as an academic discipline (the suffix -ology means "to study")
C) To emphasize the distinction between care of the elderly and other nursing specialties
D) To reflect a scope broader than the care of the ill aged
D
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Throughout the 1970s, nurses became increasingly aware of their role in promoting a healthy aging experience for all individuals and ensuring the wellness of older adults. As a result, the name of the specialty was changed from geriatric to gerontological nursing to reflect a broader scope than the care of the ill aged.
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