The nurse is teaching experienced postpartum nurses about homecare visits. Which statements indicate that teaching was effective? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "I should tell the family to put any guns or knives away."
2. "It is best to wear professional street clothes on visits."
3. "If I encounter a crime in progress, I should leave the area."
4. "Wearing jewelry is a good way to demonstrate my professionalism."
5. "Ignoring my ‘gut' feelings might lead to an unsafe situation."
3,5
Rationale 1: The nurse should leave immediately if guns or knives are visible.
Rationale 2: It is best to wear clothing that identifies the nurse as a healthcare professional, such as scrubs or a lab coat.
Rationale 3: Personal safety is paramount. If a crime is encountered, the nurse should leave immediately and call 911.
Rationale 4: Jewelry should not be worn, as it might make the nurse a target of robbery.
Rationale 5: When the nurse feels instinctively unsafe, he or she should leave immediately.
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