Which of the following is an indirect care function of the home health nurse?
1. Advising a hospital nurse regarding the client's usual method of care
2. Administration of medications
3. Assessing a wound
4. Teaching the client's family how to change a dressing
ANS: 1
Advising a hospital nurse regarding the client's usual method of care is an activity that a nurse does on behalf of clients to improve or coordinate care.
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