A nurse is performing a home visit for a client who lives alone with a history of being non-compliant for follow up visits and treatment in the community. During the visit what is the most important step the nurse should take?

A community nurse goes to visit an elderly client living alone. The client’s spouse passed away 6 months ago and since then the client has had a 20 lb weight gain and reports the inability to cook and eats out a lot. Further assessment reveals the client has not seen a provider in 2 years, is on a limited income, and does not participate in any social activities. The nurse understands that Mr. Thomas would benefit most from which of the following?

A nurse works for a community health program and has been appointed to create a new policy to change health care delivery. Which of the following steps should the nurse take to achieve this? Select all that apply.

The community nurse receives a call about a client who has been wandering the neighborhood alone and has been returned home by neighbors. On arrival the nurse observes pets in the home, cluttered floors, and the client is disheveled and confused. Which of the following is the nursing priority?

The nurse is performing an initial home visit on an elderly client in the community. Which observation of the client requires immediate attention?