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Nursing 115 Chapter 27The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient admitted with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to food poisoning. The nurse completes the health history. Which priority concern will require collaboration with social services to address the patient's health care needs? A. The electricity was turned off 3 days ago. B. The water comes from the county water supply. C. A son and family recently moved into the home. D. This home is not furnished with a microwave oven. - correct answer A. The electricity was turned off 3 days ago. Electricity is needed for refrigeration of food, and lack of electricity could have contributed to the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to food poisoning. This discussion about the patient's electrical needs can be referred to social services. Foods that are inadequately prepared or stored or subject to unsanitary conditions increase the patient's risk for infections and food poisoning, and an assessment should include storage practices. 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. A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which comment by the patient will cause the nurse to follow up? A. "Every December is the time to change batteries on the carbon monoxide detector." B. "I will schedule an appointment with a chimney inspector next week."