To which entity should the home health nurse make a referral in order to supply a home-bound older adult with a daily meal?
a. A community food bank
b. The Salvation Army
c. An agency supplying food stamps
d. Meals on Wheels
D
Meals on Wheels provides a large, nutritious meal to home-bound people. A community food bank, the Salvation Army, and food stamps would not adequately assist a home-bound individu-al.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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