Which of the following is recommended to ensure safety for the home health care nurse?
A) Traveling with another nurse
B) Carrying a cell phone
C) Talking to family members
D) Refusing assignments
Ans: B
The nurse must evaluate the safety of the neighborhood before making the first home visit. Guidelines for safety of the nurse include carrying a cell phone programmed with emergency numbers. In most instances, it is not economically feasible to travel with another nurse. Talking to family members and refusing assignments do not ensure safety.
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