A nurse is making a visit to a client in the home. As a home health care nurse you may be expected to accomplish which of the following?
A) Complete an assessment on each visit.
B) Provide support to the client and family.
C) Administer treatments and medications.
D) Document actions regarding patient, activities, and progress.
E) Communicate and collaborate with other members of the health team.
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
All of the above. Home health care nurses may provide all of these activities in the home setting.
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