A client who is scheduled to have home health services asks the nurse who will come to see her in her home. The nurse explains that home health care is provided by:
1. a multidisciplinary team of providers.
2. volunteers.
3. home health aides.
4. registered nurses only.
Answer: 1
1. Home health care may involve a variety of services, including nursing, Social Services, therapists, and volunteers.
2. Volunteers might be used to provide home health care.
3. Home health aides might assist with providing home care.
4. Other health care professionals besides nurses provide home care.
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