The nurse has been assigned to a caseload of home health clients. Before making home visits, which two planning activities must she perform first?
a. Order supplies for the home care services.
b. Review the cases to determine the reasons for the visits.
c. Contact the clients to arrange for the visits.
d. Develop a schedule for the day so that all visits can be made.
B, C
All of these interventions are appropriate. However, it is essential to first determine the nature of the visits and to secure permission for visiting before the nurse can order supplies and plan her day.
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