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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

The purpose of this learning activity is to provide information related to needs of the older adult surgical patient.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Describe the physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive changes associated with aging.
  2. Identify implied actions nurses should use to prevent complications in the older adult surgical patient.
Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Test Code: ORN0714B
Published: Jul 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: OR Nurse 2015
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Barbara Penprase, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF; Chellie Johnson, BSN, RN
Categories: Geriatrics , Surgery