A community/public health nurse had a referral to visit a grandmother in her apartment to follow up on blood pressure readings now that she was on a new medication
While in the apartment, the nurse took the blood pressure readings of all the adults and children there. What is the nurse attempting to do?
A. Conduct a case finding.
B. Follow the American Heart Association guidelines.
C. Give care to all members of the family, whether or not the nurse is reimbursed.
D. Make sure the entire family feels involved.
ANS: A
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