The son of an 80-year-old patient tells the nurse, "I'm starting to worry about my father's eating habits. He lives alone and has been able to cook,
but now he doesn't want to cook and says he is too tired to go to the store." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "We may need to contact the physician for a nutritional assessment."
b. "Your family members will need to get together and bring him meals."
c. "It may be time for you to think about nursing home placement."
d. "What are your feelings on using some community resources such as Meals on Wheels?"
ANS: D
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