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