The nurse is caring for an elderly patient admitted with nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea.Upon completing the health history,which priority concern would require collaboration with social services to address the patient's health care needs?

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Electricity is needed for refrigeration of food,and lack of electricity could have contributed to the nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea-potential food poisoning.This discussion about the patient's electrical needs can be referred to social services.The water supply,the increased number of individuals in the home,and not having a microwave may or may not be concerns but do not pertain to the current health care needs of this patient.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Elderly Patient Admitted with Nausea,vomiting,and