How would the actions of the community/public health nurse caring for a recently discharged client in his home differ from those of the acute care nurse?
a. The community/public health nurse would assess the health and needs of all the family members.
b. The community/public health nurse would be careful to be nonjudgmental about the family's living situation.
c. The community/public health nurse would explain why each nursing intervention was being performed.
d. The community/public health nurse would help the family understand the basis for the treatment.
ANS: A
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