What should a nurse bring to the home visit when first going to the apartment of a new admission whose referral sheet was essentially blank?
A. Everything that might possibly be needed
B. Liquid soap packets, paper towels, newspapers, and basic assessment tools
C. Nothing; the nurse should not enter the apartment but should ask the client to sit on the front step until the nurse has had an opportunity to assess the situation
D. Nothing but agency forms and a pen
ANS: B
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