A nurse is providing intermittent care for clients in their homes. Which of the following are examples of services provided by this and other short-term home care nurses? Select all that apply
A) Drawing blood two to three times per week
B) A weekly visit to set up medications
C) Dressing changes following surgery for up to one month
D) Daily visits to provide personal hygiene for an elderly client with emphysema
E) Administration of IV medications
F) Administration of a periodic electrocardiogram
A, B, E, F
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When a client receives short-term services or intermittent care, the nurse provides care in the home for a short period of time or provides care at specific intervals. Examples are drawing blood, setting up medications, administering IV medications, and administering a periodic electrocardiogram. Daily visits to an elderly client with emphysema would be long-term home care, and dressing changes are performed for 1 to 2 weeks following surgery.
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