A Nurse Is Working with a Woman Who Is 4

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with a woman who is 4 months pregnant.The woman has had a series of temporary housing,has no job,and is wearing clothing that is obviously way too big for her.What action can the nurse take to most improve the health of this woman and child?

• A) Arrange transportation for her to get to a community food bank.
• B) Consult a social worker to help her apply for the WIC program.
• C) Encourage the woman to make her return appointment before leaving.
• D) Ask the woman to fill out an application for the federal Medicare program.

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