The nurse is making a home care visit to see a patient who was recently diagnosed with diabetes
On the way to the patient's home, the nurse becomes lost in an unfamiliar part of town and sees a group of teenagers hanging around a boarded-up building. Which of the following actions is best for the nurse to take?
a. Pull over to the curb to look at a map.
b. Seek assistance from one of the teens.
c. Drive to a familiar area and call the patient for directions.
d. Proceed to the next appointment.
ANS: C
If lost in an unknown area, leave and go to a familiar place and contact the patient for directions. Call your agency if concerned about home safety.
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