While working at a weekend "free clinic," the nurse is assessing a toddler when the mother of the child confides that it has been very difficult providing for her family of four children on her limited budget. She is not sure that she has enough money to buy food for the rest of the month and the antibiotic that is needed for the child's ear infection. Which intervention would be the most beneficial for this family?

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Putting the mother in contact with a local agency that provides food on a regular basis to needy families and helps them access other resources in the community would be the most beneficial intervention for this family. This would address their immediate need of food and would also help them access other resources that could assist them in the long-term. Providing free samples of the antibiotic may alleviate the immediate medical need, but does not address the underlying issue of poverty. Talking about the risk factors for ear infections and the importance of a balanced diet may be helpful information, but does not address the family's immediate need for food and medical care. Providing a list of inexpensive, nutritious foods may be helpful, but does not address the family's immediate need for food and medical care.

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