A faith community nurse is preparing to meet with the family of an adolescent who has leukemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

The correct answer is Choice C because, "Immunizing the clients against influenza." Older adults are at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu, including pneumonia, and are more likely to be hospitalized due to the flu.

Immunizing the clients against influenza is an important health promotion strategy to reduce this risk.

Choice A is wrong because, "Scheduling annual dental examinations for the clients," is not the correct answer because although oral health is important, it is not the priority health promotion strategy for older adults.

Choice B is wrong because, "Encouraging the clients to exercise regularly," is not the correct answer because although exercise is important for older adults, it is not the priority health promotion strategy for older adults living in an assisted living facility.

Choice D is wrong because, "Providing the clients with a low-fat diet," is not the correct answer because although a healthy diet is important, it is not the priority health promotion strategy for older adults living in an assisted living facility.

The correct answer is choice D, Scratching or piercing the skin. This behavior is known as self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury, and it is a maladaptive coping mechanism that can result from unmanaged stress or negative emotions. The nurse should identify this behavior as a priority and provide resources for the adolescent to seek professional help, including counseling or therapy.

Choice A, staying up all night playing online video games, can be a form of procrastination or avoidance but does not necessarily indicate a need for immediate intervention.

Choice B, listening to loud music for several hours, can also be a coping mechanism, but it is not necessarily harmful or maladaptive.

Choice C, talking about others on social media, maybe a negative behavior, but it does not indicate a need for immediate intervention unless it leads to cyberbullying or harassment.