In the Scope and Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice, which does the Ameri-can Nurses' Association (ANA) identify as a vulnerable group of elders who need spe-cialized nursing care?
a. Elders greater than 90 years old
b. Female elders in nursing homes
c. Elders receiving Medicare and Medicaid
d. Elders belonging to a minority group
D
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A Incorrect. The ANA identifies elders greater than 85 years old as a group who can benefit from specialized nursing care.
B Incorrect. The ANA does not target female elders who live in nursing homes for specialized care, even though females are likely to represent the majority of eld-ers over 85 years old.
C Incorrect. The ANA specifies elders with limited financial and social resources.
D Correct. The ANA identifies as vulnerable elders over 85 years old and minori-ties and those with limited financial and social resources.
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