Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A home health nurse is providing care to an older adult client during the winter. During an in-home visit, the nurse notes that the thermostat is set to 12.8┬░ C (55┬░ F). The client tells the nurse, 'I keep the heat set low because I can't afford to pay the bill.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Contacting Health and Human Services provides access to heating assistance, mitigating hypothermia risk in older adults.