A nurse is discussing eligibility for federal food assistance with a family. Which federal guideline would a nurse refer to when considering financial eligibility?
a. Poverty Threshold Guideline
b. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
c. Federal Income Poverty Guideline
d. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Question 2
Why would a nurse refer to federal income guidelines?
a. To determine financial eligibility for government assistance programs
b. To calculate statistical occurrences in the community
c. To identify those with inadequate resources for basic needs
d. To provide guidelines for reform of social programs