Chimiko,19,a home health care client receiving social assistance,tells the visiting nurse that she is taking nutritional supplements but,because of their cost,is diluting them so that she uses only one can,not the prescribed three cans,per day.How can the nurse advocate for this client?

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The nurse should help the client look for available community resources such as food banks, subsidized meal programs, or low-cost nutritional supplement programs. This may alleviate the client's financial burden and allow her to afford the prescribed amount of nutritional supplements without diluting them. Simply telling the client to take the prescribed amount or reporting the situation to the physician without offering assistance could further increase the client's financial strain and reduce compliance with the prescribed regimen. Weighing the client weekly may provide information on weight gain or loss but does not address the underlying issue of affordability.

Chimiko,19,a Home Health Care Client Receiving Social Assistance,tells the Visiting