What is a reason why home health nurses do not engage in case finding and preventive health teaching to all members of the family?
a. These services do not result in reimbursement for the agency.
b. Caseloads are so high that there is no time to provide these services.
c. Home health nurses do not feel comfortable providing these services.
d. Federal regulations limit the amount of these services that agencies can provide.
ANS: A
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