The nurse is providing care to a homebound patient. When should the nurse complete an assessment of this patient?
a. Upon the opening of the case
b. At the conclusion of care
c. Ongoing
d. After care is provided by the home health aide
C
Assessment of the home health patient is ongoing.
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1. Specially prepared formulas. 2. Cataract problems. 3. Respiratory problems. 4. Administration of thyroid medication.
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A. Night sweats and a low-grade fever B. Positive result on an acid-fast bacillus smear C. Cough and expectoration of mucopurulent sputum D. A tuberculin skin test result that indicates 5 mm of redness
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What will be an ideal response?