While visiting the home of an 89-year-old woman out in the country, the nurse learns that her primary care provider's office is one hour's drive away. The client states, "I've just stopped going in for appointments in the past few years. It's just too far for me to drive by myself." This situation exemplifies which of the seven A's of challenges to elders in rural areas?

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Accessibility is the correct answer because it refers to the ease with which healthcare services can be reached or accessed by the patient. In this scenario, the significant distance to the primary care provider's office makes it difficult for the elderly woman to access healthcare services, highlighting an issue with accessibility.

While Visiting the Home of an 89-Year-Old Woman Out in the Country