A nurse is implementing the termination phase of a home visit. Which of the following nursing activities is most likely being demonstrated?
a. Conducting a physical assessment
b. Identifying household members
c. Summarizing accomplishments of the visit
d. Teaching about health
ANS: C
Summarizing the accomplishments of the visit provides a basis for planning further home visits, which is part of the termination phase. Conducting a physical assessment and teaching about health are parts of the in-home visit phase. Identifying household members is part of the pre-visit phase.
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