The nurse cares for an older adult patient who lives in a rural area. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement to best meet this patient's needs?
a. Suggest that the patient move to an urban area.
b. Assess the patient for chronic diseases that are unique to rural areas.
c. Ensure transportation to appointments with the health care provider.
d. Obtain adequate medications for the patient to last for 4 to 6 months.
ANS: C
Transportation can be a barrier to accessing health services in rural areas. The patient living in a rural area may lose the benefits of a familiar situation and social support by moving to an urban area. There are no chronic diseases unique to rural areas. Because medications may change, the nurse should help the patient plan for obtaining medications through alternate means such as the mail or delivery services, not by purchasing large quantities of the medications.
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