The nurse at a community center is preparing a program for elderly people at risk for malnutrition who need community resources.Which is the best action for initiating the nurse's program?

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To start a community nutrition program,the nurse applies the nursing process and implements the first step,data gathering,to determine community needs.The nurse gathers suitable data for planning the program by screening elderly people for malnutrition and people at risk for malnutrition using a nutritional screening tool.The nurse analyzes the data,including height,weight,and health history to tailor the overall program; organizes suitable resources; plans for individual nutritional assistance; and matches people who are malnourished or at risk with community resources such as food banks,free meals,and Meals on Wheels.The remaining choices do not help the nurse identify people at risk for malnutrition.Teaching about a balanced diet is a prevention technique,and obtaining free vitamins and providing contact information may help people find community resources but doesn't identify their risk levels.The healthcare provider recommends vitamins to supplement a well-balanced diet,not to replace it.

The Nurse at a Community Center Is Preparing a Program