Med Surg–Gerontological
Nursing | Study Guide,
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, 3 Precontemplation stage {1} 4 Maintenance stage {5}
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Gerontology Study of aging and older adults
Geriatrics Study of diseases and disabilities of older adults
Health Ability of older adults to function at their highest
capacity despite the presence of age related
changes and risk factors
Wellness Outcome for older adult whose well-being and
quality of life is improved through nursing
interventions
Health promotion Programs or interventions that focus on behavior
changes directed toward improved health and well-
being of individuals, groups, or communities in
relation to their environment (disease
prevention/risk reduction, health maintenance,
reducing mortality)
Nursing | Study Guide,
Practice Questions &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, 3 Precontemplation stage {1} 4 Maintenance stage {5}
Don't know?
Terms in this set (51)
Gerontology Study of aging and older adults
Geriatrics Study of diseases and disabilities of older adults
Health Ability of older adults to function at their highest
capacity despite the presence of age related
changes and risk factors
Wellness Outcome for older adult whose well-being and
quality of life is improved through nursing
interventions
Health promotion Programs or interventions that focus on behavior
changes directed toward improved health and well-
being of individuals, groups, or communities in
relation to their environment (disease
prevention/risk reduction, health maintenance,
reducing mortality)
