The home care agency has just received a client referral from a physician and assigned the case. Within how many hours from receiving the referral should the nurse plan to make the initial visit to this client, on the basis of typical agency policy?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 36 hours
D) 48 hours
Ans: B
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Generally, home care agencies make sure that an initial visit is made within 24 hours after receiving a referral.
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