An elderly patient expresses concern to a home health-care nurse about his ability to afford groceries along with all of the new medications he was given in the hospital. Which of the following should be added to his plan of care?
1. An appointment with a chaplain
2. A referral for family counseling
3. A referral to a social worker
4. An appointment with a pharmacist
ANS: 3
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