A home health nurse was making an initial visit to an elderly man. As the nurse began the assessment, the man's wife gave all of the information requested. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
a. Agreeing on appropriate interventions with the family
b. Determining appropriate nursing diagnoses
c. Assessing the environment of the wider community
d. Confirming the information with the client
ANS: D
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