The nurse is visiting a client who resides in a single-room occupancy hotel. Groups of people are leaning against the building and smoking on the steps. There is obvious substance abuse occurring in the lobby and halls of the building
There is no running water in the room, and the bathroom down the hall is in disrepair and filthy. A primary concern that the nurse must consider when making this visit is safety. Which of the following actions are appropriate safety measures? Select all that apply.
a. Notify the police that the nurse plans to visit this site.
b. Carry something that can be used as a weapon if necessary.
c. Inform the home health agency of the nurse's route and time of visit.
d. Do not visit if the nurse senses danger when he arrives at the site.
ANS: C, D
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