People older than 65 years need regular primary health care services to maintain health and prevent disabling chronic illness and life-threatening conditions. What is a health promotion service that can form the basis for a community nursing intervention?
A) Referral to existing national pharmacy assistance programs
B) Continuous source of tertiary care
C) Connection to acute illness support groups
D) One-stop shopping for health care
Ans: D
Health promotion services that can form the basis for a community nursing intervention include referral to existing state pharmacy assistance programs; continuous source of primary care; connection to chronic illness support groups; and one-stop shopping for health care.
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