A nurse is making an appointment with a family for a nursing visit. A barrier that may occur when scheduling this appointment is
a. The assessment cannot be done unless the extended family is present.
b. It may be difficult to find a convenient time for all family members to be present.
c. Nurses have limited time to do home visits.
d. Families are often scattered over a large area making access difficult.
ANS: B
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