A home health nurse has a client with permanent left-sided weakness after a stroke; the client is cared for by his wife and daughter. The nurse will design the plan of care to
a. help the wife manage the home.
b. limit input from the wife and daughter.
c. reduce the impact of the client's health care beliefs.
d. stimulate the client to become independent.
D
The goal for home health care nursing is to help clients and their families become independent as quickly as possible.
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