The new home health nurse had located an assigned multiproblem family and was visiting them. The grandmother welcomed her in. Two toddlers were playing on the floor, but none of the other adults were present. What should the nurse do?
A. Focus all attention on the two infants on the floor and do a complete assessment on them.
B. Focus on interacting with the grandmother, who is caring for the infants.
C. Refuse to stay because none of the other adults were present to receive the nurse's information and referrals.
D. Spend the allotted time pointing out the problems with letting toddlers play on the floor instead of safely in a playpen with age-appropriate toys.
ANS: B
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