Which of the following is the best use of the nurse's time while en route to the client's home?
a. Assess the surrounding neighborhood and the exterior of the client's home
b. Begin the client record using a computer or oral recording device
c. Look for appropriate places to obtain food, fuel, or rest stops for the nurse
d. Consider if another home health agency would be closer to the client's home
ANS: A
An environmental assessment begins as the nurse leaves the agency en route to the client's home. The nurse should make specific observations. It would not be appropriate to use a computer or oral recording device while driving. Although the nurse should be conducting an environmental assessment, the nurse should be considering the needs of the client during this assessment and not his/her own needs. The nurse would not want to refer the client to another agency if the client has already selected this agency.
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