The Nurse at a Community Center Is Preparing a Program

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse at a community center is preparing a program for elderly people at risk for malnutrition who need community resources.Which is the best action for initiating the nurse's program?

• A) Review each individual's height, weight, and health history.
• B) Teach low-cost menus and methods for a balanced diet.
• C) Post flyers with instructions for obtaining free vitamins.
• D) Provide telephone numbers of food banks and free meals.

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Definitions:

Proximity

The spatial or psychological closeness or nearness between people, objects, or ideas.

Attraction

Attraction is a force or quality that draws people together, which can be physical, emotional, intellectual, or a combination thereof.

Social Support System

A network of family, friends, and peers that offer emotional, informational, and practical assistance to individuals.

Stressors

Events that cause a stress reaction.