As compared with a geriatric nurse, on what does the gerontological nurse place greater emphasis?
A) Promotion of wellness and quality of life throughout the life span
B) Provision of services to the terminally ill clients in hospice facilities
C) Caregiving in a long-term, residential facility or similar situation
D) Standards of care and performance set by the American Nurses Association
A
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Gerontological nursing involves the care of aging people and emphasizes the promotion of the highest possible quality of life and wellness. Geriatric nursing focuses on the care of the sick aged.
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