A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in multiple traumatic injuries. He was hospitalized for 8 days in the intensive care unit and 3 days on the surgical floor. He has been discharged home with home health support
Identify the primary goal of his home care.
a. Provide comprehensive direct care.
b. Promote sleep and rest for healing.
c. Teach the patient and family how to provide care.
d. Explain how home care differs from hospital care.
C
The primary goal in home healthcare is to promote self-care. Nursing activities are directed at fostering independence or teaching the family or other caregivers to assist the client with ongoing needs. Care continues to be comprehensive; however, rather than providing direct care for all needs, the emphasis shifts toward fostering independence.
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