Which of the following principles that underlie a gerontological nurse's practice is most in need of reexamination and modification?
A) Nursing older adults requires a unique data and knowledge set.
B) Aiming for wholeness in physical, social, spiritual, and psychological health is a realistic goal.
C) The aging process is a natural and unavoidable part of human life.
D) Health outcomes among older adults can be equal to those of younger populations.
D
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Answers A, B, and C are all identified principles of gerontological nursing. In light of the nature and inevitability of the aging process, however, answer D is neither accurate nor realistic.
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