The family of a terminally ill client is deciding between home care and a hospice facility. When comparing options, which factor of home care needs regular assessment?
A) Pain control
B) Caregiver strain
C) A comfortable environment
D) Transportation to appointments
B
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A negative factor of home care is the burden it places on the primary caretaker. If prolonged, the role can be isolating and tiring. Regular assessment, by the nurse, is needed to ensure care for both client and family. Pain control is the same in home care or at a hospice facility. Although a comfortable environment is important and transportation to appointments may be needed, it is not as important.
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