While Using Pender's Health Promotion Model, You Discover That Elderly

question 55

Multiple Choice

While using Pender's health promotion model, you discover that elderly patients are not taking their prescriptions due to limited access to transportation. What should be the first step to improve the health status of this population?

• A) Provide education related to the importance of taking prescription medications.
• B) Develop an intervention that helps elderly patients remember to take their medications.
• C) Provide transportation for elderly patients to access a pharmacy.
• D) Develop a program that provides reminders and alerts to pick-up medicines at the pharmacy.

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