A nurse is working with a woman who is 4 months pregnant.The woman has had a series of temporary housing,has no job,and is wearing clothing that is obviously way too big for her.What action can the nurse take to most improve the health of this woman and child?

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WIC,or the Women,Infants,and Children Program,targets pregnant women,infants,and children up to age 5 who are nutritionally at risk.WIC provides supplemental nutritious foods and nutrition counseling.Forty-five percent of infants born in this country participate in the WIC program.Helping with transportation needs and facilitating return appointments is helpful too,but not to the degree that improving this woman's nutrition will be.The woman might be eligible for Medicaid,but not Medicare,which is for the elderly.

A Nurse Is Working with a Woman Who Is 4