Which action would the home care nurse take to demonstrate a respect of time?
1. Showing up when able at the patient's home without informing the patient first
2. Informing the patient of the approximate time the visit will be made
3. Bringing a gift to the patient's home on the initial visit
4. Giving a general idea of when the visit will be made
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Explanation: 1. Showing up to a patient's home without prior notification can endanger the patient relationship, as it does not show respect for the patient.
2. Informing the patient of the approximate time the visit will be made will let him or her know when the visit will occur.
3. Bringing a gift to the patient's home on the initial visit is not appropriate, because it indicates that the home health visit is more of a social visit than a professional visit.
4. Giving a general idea of when the visit will be made does not allow the patient to plan other activities that may be important.
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