Nursing standards arise from a variety of sources. Which of the following is the best source of standards for gerontological nursing?
A) Each state's nurses association and practice act
B) The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
C) The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
D) The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS)
C
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The Joint Commission has developed standards for various clinical settings that strive to describe the maximum attainable performance levels. None of the other organizations contribute to nursing standards.
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