A nurse is completing an initial home visit with a family. Which of the following nursing actions is most important to include?
a. Explore the client's ideas and perceptions about the purpose of the visits
b. Identify with the client the contradictions in the client's words and health behaviors
c. Refer the client to others in the health team
d. Teach the client about solutions to his or her problems
ANS: A
During the initial home visit, it is important to explore the client's ideas and perception about the purpose of the visits. Teaching the client and client referral are part of the in-home visit phase.
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