NCLEX RN Practice Question

The correct answer is to refer the client to a community meal delivery service. This intervention addresses their reported difficulty in accessing and preparing food, which is a primary contributor to dehydration and malnutrition in older adults. While other answers include valid considerations, such as caregiver support or family education, they don't immediately address the cause of this client's current condition or apply directly to their situation. Encouraging self-preparation of meals without resolving transportation issues is ineffective. Providing hydration education may be helpful down the line, but it does not address their difficulty in accessing necessary resources to maintain hydration.