When making a home visit, the home care nurse should follow all of the following guidelines EXCEPT
a. bring her purse into the patient's home
b. request pets be secured before her arrival
c. call the patient in advance to confirm the time of the appointment
d. wear uniform and badge identifying herself as a member of the home health agency
A
There are specific safety issues for the nurse in the home care environment. The nurse should wear a uniform and name badge which identifies the nurse as being a member of the home health agency. The nurse should call the patient in advance to confirm the time of the appointment. During this call, the nurse should also request that pets be secured before arriving. The female nurse should not carry a purse.
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