title: Geriatric assessment (continuing education credit).
abstract: This article will increase the already knowledgeable nurse's awareness of subtle assessment differences for elderly clients. This increased awareness will help with early identification of deviations from health of the geriatric client, resulting in improved, holistic nursing care.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Rice
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination