Which precautionary measure should the nurse take if assigned to visit a client in a high-crime neighborhood?
1. Consult the client as to the best time to visit.
2. Notify the nursing supervisor upon arrival at the client's home.
3. Obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
4. Request to be accompanied by a security officer.
ANS: 4
Agencies usually provide security personnel to accompany nurses in high-crime neighborhoods in large cities. Arrangements need to be made in advance of the visit. 1. The client may not be able to provide information related to safety factors. 2. The nurse should notify the supervisor before leaving to visit the client. 3. Carrying a concealed weapon does not guarantee safety, nor does it mean that other safety measures should not be used.
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