Identify the best statement about gerontological nursing
a. Nurses have only recently become involved in the care of the older adult.
b. Gerontological care was the second specialty in which the American Nurses As-sociation (ANA) offered a certification program.
c. Purposes of gerontological nursing include promotion of health and support for maximal independence.
d. ANA certification is available only for gerontological nurses in research positions.
C
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A Incorrect. Nurses have always cared for elder patients.
B Incorrect. The ANA's gerontological nursing certification program was the or-ganization's first.
C Correct. Promoting health and fostering independence are purposes of the prac-tice, as reflected, for example, in the ANA Scope and Standards.
D Incorrect. The ANA certification program includes a variety of positions, such as nurse practitioners, clinical specialists, researchers, and administrators.
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