During a home visit the nurse notes that an older patient has no food in the cupboards and reuses tea bags. Which question should the nurse ask when assessing this patient's nutritional status?

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The observation of no food in the cupboards and reusing tea bags suggests a potential issue with food security, which is directly linked to the patient's ability to afford food. Asking about the patient's financial ability to buy food (choice B) is the most relevant question to assess the patient's nutritional status and address the root cause of the observed behavior.

During a Home Visit the Nurse Notes That an Older