The nurse is assessing the forms of support an older patient has before she is discharged. Which of these examples is an informal source of support?
a. Local senior center
b. Patient's Medicare check
c. Meals on Wheels meal delivery service
d. Patient's neighbor, who visits with her daily
ANS: D
Informal support includes family and close, long-time friends and is usually provided free of charge. Formal supports include programs such as social welfare and other social service and health care delivery agencies such as home health care.
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