After the 82-year-old female patient fell in her home, the home health nurse interviewed her about the incident because the information will:
a. be reflected in the home health nurse's documentation.
b. help the patient gain insight into the cause of the fall.
c. be used to guarantee no further falls.
d. be collected for research purposes.
ANS: B
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