Which of the following activities is outside of the scope or role of the home care nurse?
A. Providing direct nursing care to an ill client in the home
B. Assessing the community for environmental hazards and health risks
C. Teaching family members how to monitor the intravenous infusion pump
D. Consulting with a dietician regarding the nutritional needs of a client with a large wound
B
Although home care encompasses some aspects of public health nursing and community health nursing, the focus of home care is on the individual client and family.
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