During the initial home visit, which nursing action is most important to include?
1. Explore the client's ideas and perceptions about the purpose of the visits.
2. Identify with the client the contradictions in the client's words and health beha-viors.
3. Refer client to others in the health team.
4. Teach client about solutions to his or her problems.
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During the initial home visit, it is important to explore the client's ideas and perception about the purpose of the visits.
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